By Joy Onu, Abuja
In a strategic move aimed at deepening Nigerians’ understanding of the financial system, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have stepped up collaboration to educate the public on investment opportunities within the Nigerian Capital Market.
The press release issued by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director, Media & Communications, to the media on Friday 13 February, 2026 says the initiative was highlighted during a meeting between the leadership of both organisations in Abuja, where Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of NOA, commended the SEC for its recent reforms, which have strengthened oversight and bolstered investor confidence.
According to Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, while addressing the SEC delegation, Ponzi schemes reflect a deficit in national values. He emphasised that NOA’s ongoing drive for value reorientation underpins its work, including the development of the National Values Charter, which clearly outlines the principles and responsibilities of every Nigerian.
He also noted that NOA’s extensive network—including 818 offices nationwide, 193 partner radio stations broadcasting in 72 languages, and the Big Five TV networks (Channels, Arise, AIT, TVC, and NTA)—will be instrumental in sensitising Nigerians on opportunities in the capital market.
Earlier, the SEC Director-General, Dr Emomotimi Agama, emphasised the commission’s role as the apex regulator of the Nigerian Capital Market, overseeing the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) and other investment platforms. He explained that the partnership with NOA is crucial for reaching a wider audience and educating them about both investment opportunities and the risks of fraudulent schemes.
The engagement also featured the exchange of information and education materials, including the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, presented by the SEC to NOA, and a commemorative plaque from NOA to SEC highlighting the principles of the National Values Charter.
The collaboration signals a renewed push to increase public participation in mainstream investments while curbing exploitative financial practices that have often preyed on unsuspecting Nigerians.
