The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to train selected women through its Nigerian Capital Market Institute (NCMI) in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. The initiative, themed “Women: The Voice of the Capital Market,” aims to enhance financial literacy and investment participation among women, ensuring they are well-equipped to engage in the Nigerian capital market.

During a meeting with the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, SEC’s Director General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, emphasized the critical role of investor education and financial empowerment for women. He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to providing monthly financial education sessions at NCMI, helping women navigate investment opportunities in the capital market. Agama noted that despite women’s active role in economic activities, they remain underrepresented in capital market investments, a gap SEC is determined to bridge.

Suleiman-Ibrahim welcomed the initiative, stressing that women have the potential to drive economic growth and must be financially included to achieve President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy vision. She pledged the Ministry of Women Affairs’ full support for SEC’s efforts, advocating for better access to finance, digital inclusion, and favorable lending conditions for women. Declaring herself an ambassador for the cause, she assured her commitment to expanding financial literacy among Nigerian women.

Also speaking at the event, SEC’s Executive Commissioner for Legal and Enforcement, Frana Chukwuogor, urged women to steer clear of fraudulent investment schemes, particularly Ponzi schemes that promise unrealistic returns. She emphasized that educating women first will ensure financial security reaches the broader society, ultimately fostering sustainable wealth creation. Through this initiative, SEC hopes to empower more women to actively participate in the capital market, promoting long-term economic stability and financial independence.