The Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria (SEC Nigeria) has announced the re-election of its Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, as Vice Chair of the Africa/Middle-East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for a second term spanning 2026–2028.
IOSCO, established in 1983, serves as the global standard-setter for the securities industry and the leading international forum for securities regulators. Its members oversee more than 95 percent of the world’s securities markets across over 100 jurisdictions. Agama’s re-election highlights the growing recognition of Nigeria’s capital market and its strategic importance within the Africa and Middle East region.
As AMERC Vice Chair, Nigeria will retain a seat on the IOSCO Board, the organisation’s highest policy-making body, influencing key decisions that shape global capital market standards, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border cooperation. This position ensures that Nigeria’s perspectives and priorities are represented in discussions that affect international financial markets.
Reacting to the appointment, Agama said the role enhances Nigeria’s ability to contribute meaningfully to global regulatory dialogue, particularly in enforcement cooperation, market integrity, and investor protection. He added that it strengthens collaboration with other jurisdictions on cross-border issues, including tackling illicit financial flows and improving supervisory frameworks.
“Ultimately, this milestone reinforces Nigeria’s position as a leading voice in regional and global capital market development. It will help build a more resilient, transparent, and robust capital market ecosystem, not only within Nigeria but across the broader Africa and Middle East region,” Agama stated.
SEC Nigeria remains committed to leveraging this opportunity to advance regulatory excellence, deepen market integration, and support sustainable economic growth, further cementing the country’s influence in global finance.
