Experts Discuss Investment Opportunities in Nigeria

The Association of Assets Custodians of Nigeria (AACN) said it recently held its fourth annual investor conference with the theme “Nigeria: Navigating Changes, Extracting Opportunities,” in London.

In a statement, the custodians said it hosted the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, who was represented by the Director of Reserve Management, Mr. Lamido Yuguda at the event.

Participants at the 2015 investor conference came from various sectors, such as financial institutions, investment services, financial services and advisory, consulting, asset management, legal services and the stock exchange.

The conference, according to them, provided in-depth informative and exploratory sessions, aligned to the theme of the event, through presentations from the ED, Market Operations and Technology, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Adeolu Bajomo, the MD/CEO of the Central Securities Clearing Systems PLC (CSCS), Mr. Kyari Abba Bukar, FMDQ Head of Business Development, Ms. Tumi Sekoni, and Mr. Samir Gadio.
“Joining these were panelists Dr. Abraham Nwankwo, DG, Debt Management Office (DMO), Mr. Bolaji Balogun, MD/CEO Chapel Hill Denham, Mrs. Kemi Adewole, Head Securities Services, Citibank, Mr. Bola Onadele. Koko, MD/CEO FMDQ OTC PLC, Mr. Bola Ajomale MD/CEO NASD PLC, Mr. Bayo Olugbemi, President of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR), and some major foreign portfolio investors and global custodians,” the statement added.

Founded in 2009, the members of the association are Citibank Nigeria Limited, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, First City Monument Bank PLC, Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, Standard Chartered Bank Limited, and United Bank for Africa Plc.