The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, has been re-elected as Vice-Chair of the Africa/Middle East Regional Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions for a second term.
The commission said on Tuesday that his new tenure will run from 2026 to 2028.
Agama initially assumed the role on August 10, 2025.
The SEC said Agama’s re-election reflects increasing recognition of Nigeria’s capital market and its strategic importance within the Africa and Middle East region.
According to the commission, the development underscores the confidence of peer regulators in Nigeria’s leadership, regulatory reforms, and commitment to strengthening capital market systems.
The regulator stated that the position will allow Nigeria to strengthen its engagement at the highest levels of global securities regulation.
“As AMERC vice-chair, Nigeria will retain a seat on the IOSCO board, the organisation’s highest policy-making body, where key decisions shaping global capital market standards and regulatory frameworks are made,” the statement reads.
The SEC said this will ensure that Nigeria’s viewpoints are reflected in discussions shaping international financial markets.
Commenting on his re-election, Agama said the role would strengthen Nigeria’s contribution to global regulatory discussions, especially in areas of enforcement cooperation, market integrity, and investor protection.
“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,” the SEC DG was quoted as saying.
“It creates a stronger platform for collaboration with other jurisdictions on cross-border regulatory issues, including tackling illicit financial flows and strengthening supervisory frameworks.
“The role further supports ongoing efforts to align Nigeria’s capital market with international best practices, fostering greater investor confidence and facilitating increased participation in global financial markets.”
