A leading Pan-African financial services firm recently hosted the second edition of its flagship Investment Forum, spotlighting the need to boost financial literacy and expand access to investment opportunities in Nigeria.
Held under the theme “Advancing Financial Inclusion through Investments: Bridging Nigeria’s Knowledge and Wealth Gap,” the event convened industry leaders, regulators, and investors to explore strategies for deepening market participation and supporting sustainable economic growth.
In his opening remarks, Group CEO of the firm, Peter Ashade, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive financial ecosystem. He noted that while access to basic financial services has grown, participation in the capital market remains critically low, constraining broader wealth generation. Ashade urged stakeholders—including competitors and regulators—to collaborate toward advancing inclusion, innovation, and financial empowerment.
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Delivering the keynote speech, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, stressed that addressing Nigeria’s low financial literacy is a national priority. He urged for more accessible and structured investment channels, especially for individuals in the informal sector. Agama also spoke on the newly enacted Investments and Securities Act 2025, which aims to strengthen market transparency, protect investors, and make capital markets more accessible to underserved communities.
Dr. Odiri Oginni, MD/CEO of United Capital Asset Management, highlighted the need for deeper public understanding of finance. She noted that capital market operators must go beyond product marketing and instead equip individuals with practical knowledge about investment risks, returns, diversification, and financial planning.
The event served as a strategic platform to drive home the importance of inclusive finance and broaden Nigeria’s investor base, aligning with United Capital’s broader mission to foster economic empowerment through smart investment strategies.
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