Smart Money Talks: NDIC Trains 200 Nasarawa Students In Financial Discipline

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has trained 200 students of Government Science School, Lafia, Nasarawa State, in financial discipline and money management.

The training, held on Thursday in Lafia, was part of activities to mark the 2026 World Financial Literacy Day with the theme “Smart Money Talks.”

Manager, Communication and Public Affairs Department, NDIC, Aisha Doma, said the initiative aimed to equip young Nigerians with the skills to make sound financial decisions and build a secure future.

“Financial literacy is an essential life skill. It helps students cultivate healthy financial habits early and prepares them for future responsibilities,” Doma told the students.

She charged them with embracing discipline in handling money, learning the difference between needs and wants, and resisting peer pressure.

“Cultivate the habit of savings. Consistent saving fosters financial security and prepares you for unexpected situations. I am advising you to start saving, irrespective of the amount,” she said.

Senior manager, Audit Department, NDIC, Amir Ebat, also urged the students to adopt prudent financial practices, including regular savings, effective budgeting and responsible spending.

He said such habits would help them achieve their goals and attain financial independence.

The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Education, John Mamman, represented by assistant director, Schools Department, Abdul Abdul-Rahman Keana, lauded the NDIC for the programme.

Keana said the training would go a long way toward positively shaping the students’ future.

He advised the beneficiaries to apply the lessons in their daily lives and develop a culture of savings and financial planning to avoid future challenges.