Nigeria Expands Global Financial Influence as Emomotimi Agama Retains AMERC Vice Chair Role
By Barbara Bako, Abuja
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria, Emomotimi Agama, has been re-elected as Vice Chair of the Africa/Middle-East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organization of Securities Commissions for a second term covering 2026 to 2028.
The re-election, confirmed by IOSCO, underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in the global capital market and highlights the confidence of international regulators in the country’s leadership and regulatory progress.
IOSCO, established in 1983, is the global standard-setter for the securities industry, with members overseeing more than 95 per cent of the world’s securities markets across over 100 jurisdictions.
Agama’s renewed mandate is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s presence at the highest levels of global financial regulation. As AMERC Vice Chair, he will retain a seat on the IOSCO Board, the organisation’s top policy-making body responsible for shaping global standards, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border cooperation in capital markets.
The position provides Nigeria with a strategic platform to contribute to key decisions influencing international financial markets, while ensuring that the country’s perspectives and priorities are reflected in global regulatory discussions.
Commenting on his re-election, Agama said, “Beyond representation, this development enhances Nigeria’s ability to contribute meaningfully to global regulatory dialogue, particularly in areas such as enforcement cooperation, market integrity, and investor protection. It creates a stronger platform for collaboration with other jurisdictions on cross-border regulatory issues, including tackling illicit financial flows and strengthening supervisory frameworks.”
He added that the role would further support ongoing efforts to align Nigeria’s capital market with international best practices, boost investor confidence, and attract greater participation in global financial markets.
“Ultimately, this milestone reinforces Nigeria’s position as a leading voice in regional and global capital market development. It is expected to contribute to building a more resilient, transparent, and robust capital market ecosystem, not only within Nigeria but across the broader Africa and Middle East region. SEC Nigeria remains committed to leveraging this opportunity to advance regulatory excellence, deepen market integration, and support sustainable economic growth,” Agama stated.
