By Gabriel Ameh
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have strengthened collaboration to improve public understanding of investment opportunities within Nigeria’s capital market.
During a meeting in Abuja, the Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, commended the SEC’s recent reforms aimed at strengthening oversight and restoring investor confidence.
He noted that the rise of Ponzi schemes reflects gaps in public awareness and value orientation, stressing that the Agency’s National Values Charter was developed to promote responsible citizenship and informed decision-making.
Issa-Onilu said the NOA would deploy its nationwide structure 818 offices, partnerships with 193 radio stations broadcasting in 72 Nigerian languages, and collaborations with major TV networks to educate Nigerians about legitimate investment options in the capital market.
Earlier, the Director-General of SEC, Emomotimi Agama, explained that as the apex regulator, the Commission oversees the Nigerian Exchange Group and other regulated investment platforms that allow Nigerians to participate in structured, mainstream investments that support economic growth.
Agama said partnering with the NOA would help the Commission reach more Nigerians with information on how the capital market works, while also warning the public about fraudulent schemes that prey on unsuspecting investors.
The meeting featured presentations of information and education materials, including the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025.
The NOA and SEC also exchanged commemorative plaques highlighting their shared commitment to public education and national values.
The collaboration is expected to expand awareness campaigns aimed at guiding Nigerians toward informed, lawful investment decisions.
