The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday launched the spoken-word version of the Investments and Securities Act 2025 (ISA 2025) to enhance public understanding of its provisions.
The Act was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu earlier in the year.
Prof. Koyinsola Ajayi, a legal practitioner in areas of Energy and Natural Resources, Banking and Capital Markets, unveiled the spoken-word rendition during the Capital Market Committee meeting in Lagos.
Ajayi, who did this on behalf of the SEC, said the innovation would make the law accessible, relatable and useful to all categories of Nigerians.
He said the move reinforced the capital market as a national asset open to every citizen.
“This initiative will promote integrity, trust and wider market participation,” he said.
Also, Dr Segun Aina, a global banking leader on behalf of the SEC, launched the USSD verification service for capital-market operators: *347*138#.
Aina said, “This platform will curb fraud and reduce losses from illegal Ponzi schemes. The service will enhance trust and transparency in the market.
“SEC Nigeria is known as the most supportive and most accessible across the globe, this should be upheld.”
Earlier, Dr Emomotimi Agama, Director-General, SEC, said the Commission was adopting new methods to reach young investors, specifically the Gen Zs and Gen Alphas.
He noted that this was done in consideration of the fact that many young people prefer audio and digital formats to lengthy documents.
Agama said the spoken-word ISA 2025 would help more Nigerians understand their rights in the market as he described capital-market knowledge as a tool for wealth creation and economic inclusion.
“The market is going digital, the young ones are interested so this is just the beginning. We are committed to doing more.
“Access to information empowers investors and strengthens confidence. SEC aims to make the market a solution provider for economic challenges.
“This is also to ensure that the capital market support national growth and the drive toward a $1 trillion economy,” he said.
Agama noted that the SEC was currently working proactively with other regulators to expand market education.
“The Commission is signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), to deepen digital outreach.
“This partnership will enhance financial literacy across all communities. We want capital market education to reach every demographic, including children,” he said.
On fortifying security, the DG said SEC staff were undergoing training to strengthen cybersecurity readiness as new tools were being acquired to mitigate cyber risks.
Agama said there had been no major cyber threats, but the SEC maintained strong risk-management systems
He reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to protecting investors and safeguarding the market.
