SEC deepens investor education in Nasarawa, seeks stronger partnership with state government
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria, has intensified efforts to promote financial literacy, strengthen investor protection and expand participation in the Nigerian capital market through its Capital Market Awareness, Unclaimed Funds and Investor Education Outreach Programme held in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
The programme brought together representatives of relevant institutions, academia and other stakeholders to promote awareness of investment opportunities, facilitate access to unclaimed dividends and other investment assets, and educate the public on measures to guard against fraudulent investment schemes.
Among those present were representatives of the ICMR, the Probate Registry, key departments of the Securities and Exchange Commission, academia and the National Population Commission. Their participation underscored the importance of institutional collaboration in addressing the challenges associated with unclaimed investments and improving public understanding of the capital market.
Members of the SEC Board who attended the programme also delivered goodwill messages, reaffirming the importance of investor education, public enlightenment and sustained efforts to protect investors while broadening access to the capital market.
A major highlight of the engagement was a courtesy visit by the SEC Chairman, Alhaji Mairiga Aliyu Katuka, to the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, to appreciate the state government’s support and seek stronger collaboration in advancing investor education and financial inclusion.
During the courtesy visit, Katuka expressed appreciation to the Governor for providing strategically located office space in Lafia for the Commission’s liaison office.
The facility, situated within the complex previously occupied by the State Ministry of Education, is expected to become operational soon, bringing the Commission’s services closer to investors and residents of Nasarawa State.
The SEC Chairman described the gesture as a significant contribution to strengthening the Commission’s presence in the state and improving access to its services.
In his response, Governor Sule commended the SEC for its work in the Nigerian capital market, acknowledging the importance of the Commission’s regulatory role and its efforts to promote investor protection and strengthen confidence in the market. He also recognised the significance of initiatives aimed at improving public awareness of investment opportunities and encouraging informed participation in the capital market.
