FG, States, Sign Aso Accord For Economic, Financial Inclusion

• The federal government, states, and the private sector signed the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion, which targets affordable services for all Nigerians
• Vice President Shettima signs Accord, emphasizing importance of financial inclusion for underserved populations, ensuring a prosperous future for all

The federal government, state governments, and other key stakeholders from the private sector have signed the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion. This initiative aims to provide affordable financial services to all Nigerians, particularly those in disadvantaged and low-income segments of society.

During a two-day workshop held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima signed the Aso Accord on behalf of the federal government. He emphasized extending financial services to underserved populations for a more inclusive and prosperous future.

Representatives present at the ceremony included Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, and Yemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, signed the Accord on behalf of the states. At the same time, Mr. Abubakar Suleiman, Managing Director/CEO of Sterling Bank PLC, represented the private sector.

In his goodwill message, the 14th Emir of Kano and former CBN governor, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, stressed the importance of continually reviewing strategies to enhance financial inclusion and literacy across Nigeria. He highlighted the necessity for consistently implementing these strategies to achieve meaningful progress.