The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding investors by intensifying efforts against Ponzi and pyramid schemes while focusing on expanding Nigeria’s commodities market in 2025.
In a New Year message, SEC Director General Dr. Emomotimi Agama outlined the Commission’s strategic priorities for the year, emphasizing the need to enhance market integrity, investor confidence, and economic growth.
“Protecting investors remains central to our mission,” Agama stated. “Our enforcement efforts will target insider trading and other fraudulent activities to ensure transparency and fairness in the market. We are also revamping our investigative and regulatory frameworks for greater accountability.”
Key initiatives for 2025 include strengthening the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) to expedite market dispute resolutions and improving the legal and regulatory frameworks for the commodities market.
“The commodities market holds immense potential for economic growth, especially given Nigeria’s agrarian foundation,” Agama noted. “This year, we aim to build a solid foundation for a vibrant ecosystem encompassing both soft and hard commodities.”
The SEC also plans to integrate the Nigerian capital market more deeply into the economy, fostering inclusivity and creating opportunities for wealth generation.
“Our vision is to unlock the potential of the Nigerian capital market, making 2025 a defining year for economic development,” Agama concluded, urging stakeholders to collaborate on these transformative initiatives.
These measures underline SEC’s dual mandate to regulate and develop the capital market, ensuring sustainable growth and confidence across the financial ecosystem.
