NDIC Hosts African Deposit Insurers to Strengthen Public Confidence and Financial Stability

 The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is set to convene leading deposit insurance experts, financial regulators and policymakers from across Africa for the 2026 International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Africa Regional Committee (ARC) Annual Meeting and Workshop, with renewed emphasis on strengthening public confidence in the banking system and enhancing crisis preparedness across the continent.
The four-day event, scheduled to hold from July 20 to 23, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, is themed “Safeguarding Stability: Public Awareness and Crisis Readiness for a Stronger Future.”
The annual gathering is expected to serve as a strategic platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue and regional collaboration among deposit insurers, central banks, supervisory authorities and financial safety-net institutions committed to protecting depositors and promoting financial stability in Africa.
A major highlight of the conference will be Session One, titled “Building Confidence in Normal Times: Public Awareness Strategies for Deposit Insurance.” The session will examine how continuous public education, transparent communication and stakeholder engagement can strengthen confidence in banking systems before financial crises occur.
The organisers believe that building public trust during periods of economic stability is one of the most effective ways to prevent panic withdrawals and preserve confidence whenever financial institutions face unexpected challenges.
The technical session will be moderated by Mrs. Emily Chidinma Osuji, Executive Director, Corporate Services, NDIC, who is expected to lead discussions on innovative communication approaches that can improve public understanding of deposit insurance while reinforcing confidence in the financial sector.
The panel will feature renowned deposit insurance professionals from across Africa, including Mrs. Hellen Chepchumba Chepkwony, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC); Hawwau Gambo, Head of the Communication and Public Affairs Department, NDIC; and Emmanuel Asare, Director of Strategy, Risk and Technology at the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC).
Drawing from their respective national experiences, the panelists will share practical insights into how effective communication strategies, financial literacy campaigns, digital engagement platforms and strong partnerships with the media can improve public awareness of deposit insurance and deepen confidence in financial institutions.
Participants are also expected to discuss the growing influence of digital technology and social media in shaping public perception of the banking industry, highlighting the need for deposit insurers to combat misinformation through timely, accurate and transparent communication.
Experts say public awareness has become an increasingly critical pillar of modern deposit insurance systems, particularly as African economies continue to expand digital banking, mobile financial services and broader financial inclusion initiatives.
The workshop will further explore how deposit insurers can improve crisis communication frameworks, strengthen institutional credibility and ensure depositors understand the protection available under national deposit insurance schemes.
Beyond communication strategies, delegates will deliberate on emerging financial sector risks, technological innovations, cross-border cooperation, crisis management mechanisms and evolving regulatory frameworks aimed at enhancing the resilience of Africa’s financial systems.
The IADI Africa Regional Committee Annual Meeting is expected to attract senior executives of deposit insurance agencies, representatives of central banks, ministries of finance, financial regulators, development partners and international financial institutions from across the continent.
For the NDIC, hosting the prestigious regional event underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening the financial safety-net architecture, promoting depositor protection and advancing collaboration among African deposit insurers.
Stakeholders believe the recommendations from the workshop will contribute significantly to improving public trust, enhancing institutional preparedness and reinforcing financial system stability across Africa at a time when economies are navigating rapid digital transformation and evolving financial risks.
As discussions unfold in Abuja, delegates are expected to develop practical strategies that will help African deposit insurers build more resilient institutions capable of safeguarding depositors while supporting sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion throughout the continent.
The 2026 IADI Africa Regional Committee Annual Meeting and Workshop is expected to conclude with renewed commitments to deepen regional cooperation, strengthen public awareness initiatives and promote effective crisis readiness as essential pillars of a resilient African financial system.      NDIC, IADI Africa Regional Committee, Deposit Insurance, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Abuja Conference, Financial Stability, Depositor Protection, Banking Sector, Crisis Readiness, Public Awareness, Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation, Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation, Financial Inclusion, Africa Banking News
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) will host African deposit insurance leaders in Abuja for the 2026 IADI Africa Regional Committee Annual Meeting to explore public awareness, crisis preparedness, financial stability, and depositor protection across the continent.