The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, will host the International Association of Deposit Insurers, IADI, Africa Regional Committee Annual Meeting and Workshop from 20th to 23rd July 2026 in Abuja. The theme is “Safeguarding Stability: Public Awareness and Crisis Readiness for a Stronger Future”.

The 4-day high-level regional engagement will bring together Chief Executives, Directors, and senior officials of deposit insurance institutions, financial regulators, and other stakeholders within the financial safety net across Africa and beyond. They will deliberate on strategies to strengthen public awareness and crisis preparedness in line with the revised IADI Core Principles.

The focus will be on building depositor confidence, enhancing effective communication, and improving coordination among financial safety-net participants. The workshop will also equip deposit insurers with practical tools for crisis management and resolution, while addressing emerging risks such as financial technology innovations and cyber threats.

The programme will feature technical committee meetings, plenary sessions, and interactive roundtable discussions. Topics include public awareness in normal and crisis periods, crisis preparedness and management, system-wide response operations, and simulation exercises to test institutional readiness.

The event will be declared open by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, is expected to deliver the Keynote Address. Other dignitaries include IADI Secretary General, Ms. Eva Hüpkes, and Chairperson of IADI-Africa Regional Committee, Ms. Julia Oyet. The Chief Host is the Managing Director of NDIC, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday.

According to NDIC, the meeting will provide a platform for peer learning, sharing of experiences, and strengthening frameworks for effective crisis response across the region. The announcement was made by Hawwau Gambo, Head of Communication and Public Affairs, on July 17, 2026.