KEY POINTS

• Cardoso pushes for more skilled graduates in finance.
• CBN aims to simplify complex economic policies.
• Partnerships with academic institutions to drive sector growth.

According to Mr. Olayemi Cardoso the governor of the CBN, Nigerian colleges must ramp up efforts on preparing qualified graduates in finance related disciplines as quickly as possible.

Cardoso expressed concern on shortage of talent in the banking sector in a mission critical management meeting which involved NES- President Prof. Adeola Adenikinju the Nigerian Economics Students Association Leaders.

He stressed the need to equip young professionals with the right ammunition that will steer the growth of the country’s economy.

In the opinion of Cardoso, the main source of competition in the financial industry is talent which academic institutions must foster more.

Building a talent pipeline for economic growth

Cardoso also said that staffing the FSS right requires obtaining a solid pipeline of talent to support Nigeria as she moves to the next level.

Most importantly, he stressed the importance of young talents with finance background to build the industries capacity to meet emerging demands.

The CBN governor explained that these young brains may be developed throughantal affairs between organizations like the CBN, NES and NESA.

He continued on to say that the nation might guarantee a superior economical future through providing youth superior opportunities in the finance field.

During the Cardoso’s NES and NESA discussion, the issue of cooperative options to enhance the development of the sector was also addressed.

“The CBN is committed to working with these institutions to foster innovation and diversity, while increasing female representation in finance,” he said.

Simplifying complex economic concepts

Cardoso also urged to make complex economic concepts clear to the folks besides emphasizing graduates with more skills.

According to Punch, he asserts that in order to improve Nigerians’ comprehension of monetary policy, effective communication is crucial.

He said that it may enhance the public participation and confidence in the nation’s financial behavior.

He pointed out that young economists play a major role in making people understand such hard topics. The CBN has its objective to foster educated public debate and enhance the availability of economic policy through better communication.

Collaboration to enhance financial sector education

The second area of discussions was collaboration between universities and the CBN. NES President Professor Adenikinju was optimistic on the likelihood of more collaboration with the CBN especially in the areas of workshops, internship and research.

Further, he suggested extending audience through social networks and improving the explanation of economic concepts.

In order to close the knowledge gap, the CBN governor emphasized the necessity of ongoing collaboration and the value of mentorship programs.

Furthermore, Cardoso believes that Nigeria can establish a more inventive, competitive, and inclusive financial environment by fortifying the links between academia and the financial industry.