The Nigerian capital market is strategically positioned to drive the ongoing banks’ recapitalization exercise, leveraging advanced technology to facilitate the capital-raising in order to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s minimum capital requirements.
Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director of NGX Group, emphasized the market’s readiness for this significant undertaking: “The capital market has historically been a catalyst for transformative change during pivotal government interventions. This central bank-led recapitalization presents a unique opportunity to make a real, lasting impact.
The GMD/CEO also highlighted the critical role of technology in this process, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and deepen market participation, particularly among retail investors. “Our goal is to make these transactions more digital, reaching the core of our country’s financial inclusion objectives and engaging retail investors,” he explained.
Jude Chiemeka, Acting CEO of Nigerian Exchange Limited, reinforced the collaborative efforts between NGX and SEC to ensure the recapitalization exercise’s success. “Effective implementation requires extensive collaboration with stakeholders and regulators. The SEC is taking a strong lead in this regard,” Chiemeka stated.