The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC),says it will host the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Africa Regional Committee (ARC) Annual Meeting and Workshop from 20th to 23rd July, 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria l.
The event is themed, “Safeguarding Stability: Public Awareness and Crisis Readiness for a Stronger Future”
A statement signed by Head, Communication & Public Affairs Department, NDIC, Hawwau Gambo, explained that the 4-day high-level regional engagement will gather Chief executives, directors and senior officials of deposit insurance institutions, financial regulators and other stakeholders within the financial safety net across Africa and beyond.
She further explained in the statement that the engagement will deliberate on strategies for strengthening public awareness and crisis preparedness in deposit insurance systems in line with the revised IADI Core Principles.
The focus, Gambo also informed will be on building and sustaining depositor confidence, enhancing effective communication, improving coordination among financial safety-net participants, and equipping deposit insurers with practical tools for crisis management and resolution.
She said that the workshop will also provide a platform for peer learning, sharing of experiences, and addressing emerging risks including financial technology innovations and cyber threats, with a view to strengthening frameworks for effective crisis response across the region.
The programme, the Head of Communication and Public Affairs, said will feature technical committee meetings, plenary sessions and interactive roundtable discussions covering public awareness in both normal and crisis periods, crisis preparedness and management, system-wide response operations, and simulation exercises designed to test institutional readiness.
The event, she said will be declared open by the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, while Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele is expected to deliver the Keynote Address.
Other dignitaries expected at the event include are : IADI Secretary General,Ms. Eva Hüpkes and Chairperson of the IADI-Africa Regional Committee, Ms. Julia Oyet.
The Chief Host of the Conference is the Managing Director/Chief Executive, NDIC,Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday
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