The Central Bank of Nigeria has sought partnership with the National Youth Service Corps on the use of internet money for Corps Members.
It also said that the electronic platform will provide users with ease of payment without risk.
The Deputy Director, Information Technology Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Habib Yusuf, stated this on Monday when he led some top bank staff on a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
He added that the e-naira, which is the first of its kind in Africa includes a digital wallet that will allow users to have multiple users and offline payments for goods and services.
He added that the electronic platform will also provide users with opportunities for many innovations with ease.
In her response, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Mrs. Christy Ifeyinwa Uba commended the CBN for the innovation.
He said that the Scheme is ready for collaboration that will make the years of service memorable for the Corps Members.
But Uba added that the NYSC Management will consider the request from the CBN.