The project is funded by the African Development Bank and implemented by the West African Monetary Institute while Lead anchors are the West African Capital Markets Integration Council , a platform for chief executive officers of the Securities Exchanges and Central Securities Depositories in West Africa, and the West African Securities Regulators Association , comprised of directors-general of the Securities & Exchange Commissions in the region.
The programme is expected to sensitise relevant stakeholders on efforts at enhancing cross-border investments across the region through the establishment of a common and integrated platform for the listing, trading, and settlement of securities transactions within West Africa. The key objectives of the programme include: Enhancing awareness of the WACMI Phase II Project and its significance for the region’s capital market ecosystem: Facilitating knowledge exchange on regulatory frameworks, market structures, and operational aspects to support integration efforts and Discussing challenges and identifying solutions to strengthen cross-border investment and trading activities.
Speakers at the event will include; director-general WAMI, Dr. Olorunsole Olowofeso; director-general Securities and Exchange Commission , Mr. Lamido Yuguda; CEO, Nigerian Exchange Mr. Temi Popoola; Deputy Governor Economic Policy Directorate, Central Bank of Nigeria Dr. Kingsley Obiora; and the Project manager, WACMI Phase II Project, Dr. Abdulrasheed Zubair.