President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of a dynamic team to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aiming to fortify the commission’s pivotal role in fostering a robust, transparent, and investor-friendly capital market.
The newly appointed board members include Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka, who assumes the role of Chairman, Mr. Emomotimi Agama as Director-General, and Frana Chukwuogor as Executive Commissioner overseeing Legal and Enforcement matters.
Additionally, Mr. Bola Ajomale joins as Executive Commissioner for Operations, while Mrs. Samiya Hassan Usman takes charge as Executive Commissioner for Corporate Services. The board also welcomes Mr. Lekan Belo and Mr. Kasimu Garba Kurfi as Non-Executive Commissioners.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that these seasoned professionals would leverage their extensive experience and expertise to propel the SEC towards achieving its core objectives. The primary goal is to nurture a dynamic, fair, transparent, and efficient capital market that not only bolsters investor confidence but also significantly contributes to Nigeria’s economic advancement.
The appointment of this new board underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring effective governance and strategic leadership within critical regulatory bodies, aiming to enhance Nigeria’s financial landscape and attract both domestic and international investors.i
The inauguration of this distinguished board signals a new chapter for the Securities and Exchange Commission, as it embarks on a journey of innovation, regulation, and market development under the guidance of capable and visionary leadership.
