The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pledged to intensify its efforts to eliminate Ponzi and pyramid schemes in 2025, while also working towards the development of Nigeria’s commodities market.
In a New Year message to the capital market community, SEC Director-General Dr. Emomotimi Agama emphasized that protecting investors remains a central mission of the Commission. He assured that efforts to dismantle fraudulent schemes would continue, while simultaneously creating space for legitimate investment opportunities to grow.
Agama expressed optimism about the future, stating that the SEC’s agenda for 2025 will prioritize maintaining market integrity, building investor confidence, and fostering economic growth. He reaffirmed the SEC’s commitment to regulating and developing Nigeria’s capital market and described the year as a pivotal moment for integrating the capital market into the broader economy.
In his statement, Agama highlighted enforcement as the core of effective regulation, announcing plans to enhance the SEC’s investigative processes to improve efficiency and ensure that wrongdoers are held accountable. He also noted the Commission’s ongoing revisions to its regulatory framework to combat insider trading and promote market transparency.
The SEC is also focused on improving the operations of the Investments and Securities Tribunal to ensure the timely and fair resolution of market disputes. These reforms aim to enhance investor confidence and market efficiency.
A major area of focus for the SEC in 2025 is the development of Nigeria’s commodities market. Agama emphasized the importance of leveraging the country’s agrarian resources to unlock the potential of both soft and hard commodities. The Commission will work on strengthening the legal and regulatory framework to create a vibrant commodities ecosystem, which Agama considers a vital part of Nigeria’s economy.
He reiterated that the SEC is committed to making a meaningful impact on the commodities sector, supporting economic development through Nigeria’s rich array of commodities. Agama called on all stakeholders to collaborate with the SEC to achieve its vision of wealth creation, enhanced confidence, and overall economic growth in 2025.
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