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SEC DG Calls for Inclusive Capital Market at United Capital Investment Forum

United Capital Asset Management, a subsidiary of United Capital Plc, recently hosted its second Investment Forum on June 25, 2025, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The event focused on advancing financial inclusion through investments and bridging Nigeria’s knowledge and wealth gap.

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, delivered a keynote address, stressing that closing Nigeria’s financial literacy gap is a national imperative.

He advocated for structured and simplified channels to bring excluded Nigerians into the capital market ecosystem and highlighted the newly enacted Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025.

The forum featured discussions on building an inclusive investment ecosystem, with experts sharing practical strategies on building financial trust in underserved communities, tailoring investment products to consumer needs, and leveraging digital platforms.

The event showcased United Capital Asset Management’s leadership and convening power in shaping national conversations on economic development.

Peter Ashade, Group CEO of United Capital Plc, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion and creating a more inclusive capital market.

He emphasized the need for stakeholders to align efforts on a shared vision of inclusion, innovation, and sustainable growth for the capital markets.

L-R: Mr. Sunny Anene, Deputy Group CEO, United Capital Group; Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Odiri Oginni, Managing Director/CEO, United Capital Asset Management, and Mr. Peter Ashade, Group CEO, United Capital Group at the United Capital Asset Management 2025 Investment Forum, held in Lagos.

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