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The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation has unveiled a new initiative to empower corps members with access to single-digit interest loans of up to N200,000 under a programme dubbed “YouthCred.”

The scheme officially kicked off on Wednesday in Abuja with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Credicorp and the National Youth Service Corps.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Managing Director/CEO of Credicorp, Uzoma Nwagba, disclosed that N9bn has been earmarked for the first phase of the programme, targeting NYSC members nationwide.

He explained that the initiative goes beyond credit access, aiming to instill responsible borrowing habits and financial planning among young Nigerians.

He said the programme is part of President Bola Tinubu’s consumer credit drive announced during his Democracy Day address on June 12.

“The heart of YouthCred is actually not just credit, but credit orientation that is teaching young Nigerians, especially as they are coming into the workforce, teaching them good credit habits, teaching them how to build a credit history, teaching them how to plan financially and borrow responsibly, and then ultimately also giving them credits that enables them to access goods and services,” he said.

Eligible corps members will be required to complete a brief digital credit education course before they can access the loans.

Those who repay promptly can gradually qualify for higher amounts, up to the N200,000 cap.
The loans are expected to support a variety of needs including relocation, acquisition of work tools and devices, skills training or small-scale business funding.

Nwagba emphasised the strategic importance of the NYSC scheme to national development, describing it as a “national gold mine for credit reorientation.”

“Our first target for this is N9 billion. But like I said in the signing ceremony, the loans will grow, and the amounts will grow as the programme continues to gain adoption,” he added.

He urged beneficiaries to embrace the opportunity with discipline, stressing that repayment is vital to sustaining and expanding the scheme.

In his remarks, the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, hailed the initiative as “epoch-making,” praising Tinubu for prioritising Nigerian youths.

The DG assured Credicorp of NYSC’s full cooperation, including the integration of credit education modules into orientation and training programmes.

He added that the programme would not only empower corps members during service but also prepare them for life afterward, creating a generation of financially literate, credit-worthy, and business-minded Nigerians.

He stated, “I am glad and I want to thank the MD/CEO of CrediCorps and his staff for this initiative and partnership. I particularly would like to appreciate His Excellency, Mr President, for having the Nigerian youths at heart and driving this initiative.

“It shows that Mr President is committed to this, and he’s passionate about this. We are glad that we are recognised at that level.”

The initiative, which aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to widen credit access and promote financial literacy among the youth.

YouthCred is being implemented by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and was officially launched in July 2025.

According to CREDICORP, the scheme has already reached its 1,000th beneficiary and is targeting 400,000 young Nigerians across the country.

The loans are offered at Single-digit low interest rates, with no requirement for collateral or guarantors.

Applicants must complete a digital financial literacy course that covers areas such as credit management, responsible borrowing, and repayment plans.

CREDICORP said the onboarding process is entirely digital, requiring only a Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN) for swift verification.

In some cases, financed items, such as digital devices, are delivered directly to the beneficiaries.

Initially targeted at members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the programme will soon be extended to employed youths and youth-led businesses.

CREDICORP noted that flexible repayment terms, strong data privacy safeguards, and financial education are core components of the scheme.

“YouthCred is more than a loan programme — it’s a nationwide movement to reorient how young Nigerians perceive credit,” the agency said.

The government said the broader goal is to reshape the country’s credit culture, encourage responsible borrowing, and promote inclusive economic growth.

RavinWolf:
Ehen! This YouthCred gist sweet pass free jollof — single-digit interest, no collateral, no guarantor?

As Warri people go talk, if you no hold your side, na your pocket go hear am.

Government don finally remember say youths no just need motivational quotes, dem need small “ginger money” wey go turn dream to reality.

But abeg, make una remember say credit no be free awoof, e get repayment date — no use am go do “big boy weekend” finish come dey find who collect your sleep.

ABUAMEENAH4:
I feel like going back to NYSC ORIENTATION CAMP . Nigeria needs this really.Kudos to the Government.Hope it won't be corrupted.

Dafemsunky:
Its confirmed now that this government is not ready for meaningful development......what is 200k in this bad economy

Pakute:
https://punchng.com/credicorp-nysc-unveil-n200000-loan-scheme-for-corps-members/

yemre:
na wa for these haters o!

You people will never appreciate anything. Something is just being introduced to even include the young corpers with fresh ideas and skills with burning desire and fresh out of school and you are here criticizing it. You lack ideas to turn little resources into something meaningful to better your life, then shift and allow those that need the money genuinely apply for it and if after appraisal, they are qualified, let them get it.

The fact that you don't need it doesn't mean others don't.

I hate nonsense!!!

Pakute:
The federal government has launched YouthCred, a national consumer credit scheme for young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 39.

yemre:
na wa for these haters o!

You people will never appreciate anything. Something is just being introduced to even include the young corpers with fresh ideas and skills with burning desire and fresh out of school and you are here criticizing it. You lack ideas to turn little resources into something meaningful to better your life, then shift and allow those that need the money genuinely apply for it and if after appraisal, they are qualified, let them get it.

The fact that you don't need it doesn't mean others don't.

I hate nonsense!!!

jetguy:
200 thousand dollars or naira 😆
Just imagine the kind of business person fit do with 200k... Ordinary POS sef, 200K is not enough ☹️

Iphupa:
I just read lots of comments up there talking about how small 200k is, you always have to read to understand, not be a blind critic, it was stated in the write up the money was meant to make youths access goods and services and maintain responsible borrowing habits.. Yet you people are lamenting how small it is, you won't even be grateful there's a new initiative and the loan amount can only increase with time...