The Securities and Exchange Commission has committed to strengthening its oversight of capital market operators, ensuring strict compliance with regulations and boosting investor confidence in Nigeria’s financial system.
During the inauguration of Norrenberger’s new Asset Management office and the 2025 capital market outlook event, SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, commended the progress in the sector.
SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, emphasized the Commission’s zero-tolerance policy for infractions and announced plans to focus on risk-based supervision and compliance monitoring to enhance investor confidence and stability in Nigeria’s financial markets.
Agama stated, “We are going to get to every capital market operator, watching them like an eagle, making sure they are doing just the right thing. We want to be sure that Nigerians that are here and abroad and even foreigners believe and trust in our market.”
He further emphasized that the Commission aims to cultivate a market that instils confidence among Nigerians, foreign investors, and the diaspora, without relying on external validation. He highlighted that the new legislation is focused on ensuring accountability and justice for any violations, aiming to create an investment environment grounded in trust, transparency, and confidence.
The Director-General also mentioned that financial education would be a key priority in 2025, with plans to raise awareness about the capital market and its opportunities. He also stressed that while the SEC is committed to educating the public, it will not tolerate any violations of market rules and regulations.
Looking back at the achievements of 2024, Dr. Agama highlighted key milestones such as raising N2.2tn for bank recapitalization and N3 Trillion through collective investment schemes, demonstrating the market’s depth and potential. He expressed optimism for 2025, calling it a transformative year for Nigeria’s capital market.
Norrenberger’s Group Managing Director, Tony Edeh, explained the firm’s entry into the asset management sector to bring innovation and address the lack of access to investment opportunities for many Nigerians.
Pabina Yinkere, Managing Director of Norrenberger Asset Management, reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to financial inclusion, announcing plans to introduce new investment products like Islamic finance, commodities, infrastructure, and digital assets. He further stated that Norrenberger aims to democratize access to investment opportunities, ensuring that all Nigerians can enjoy the benefits of diversified and resilient portfolios.
