1 Trn Economy Is Necessity For Prosperity, Resilience Of Nigeria Sec Dg

The Securities and ExchangeCommission, SEC has said that the 1 trillion economy is a necessity that must be pursued to achieve prosperity for Nigerians.

Director General of the Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama stated this yesterday at the Journalists Academy for the capital market correspondents in Lagos.

He said Achieving a 1 trillion economy is not merely an aspirational goal it is a necessity for the prosperity and resilience of Nigeria. The capital market, as the financial backbone of our economy, is poised to drive this transformation. However, the journey demands collective effortfrom policymakers ensuring an enabling environment, to businesses leveraging market opportunities, and, importantly, to journalists who communicate the markets value to the broader public.

He charged journalists to report the market accurately and educate Nigerians on the use of the market in raising funds for growth and development of the economy, stressing that the capital market cannot be overstated.