Experts Advocate Inclusion of Forex Trading in NYSC Curriculum
Jeffrey urged the government to recognize the importance of money and risk management skills, stating that learning these skills through forex trading could help youths navigate economic challenges, especially amidst the depreciation of the naira
AKACHI NOEL 
Foreign exchange experts have called on the Federal Government to incorporate forex trading, risk, and financial management into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) curriculum. Benson Jeffrey, convener of the Forex Millionaire Expo, emphasized that integrating forex trading into the NYSC program could empower young school-leavers and graduates, offering a means of financial independence and deterring engagement in criminal activities.
Jeffrey urged the government to recognize the importance of money and risk management skills, stating that learning these skills through forex trading could help youths navigate economic challenges, especially amidst the depreciation of the naira. The proposal aims to equip Nigerian youths with essential skills to counteract the economic downturn, earn foreign currency, and enhance their financial stability.
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He highlighted the surge in commodity prices in Nigeria, linking it to the depreciation of the naira against the dollar. Jeffrey suggested that trading in foreign currency, especially in stronger currencies like the USD, could provide a strategic approach for individuals to maintain a higher standard of living amid economic challenges.
As the government faces economic concerns, the recommendation emphasizes the need to prepare Nigerian youths with practical skills that can contribute to their financial well-being.
