The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women’s inclusion and development in Nigeria’s capital market.
The Chairman, Umaru Kwairanga stated this at the launch of the Happy Woman Digital Platform in Lagos, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.
Kwairanga commended the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and pledged NGX Group’s support to drive the platform’s success, describing it as “a bold step toward empowering 50 million Nigerian women by 2030.”
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“By creating a centralized ecosystem that connects women to finance, enterprise support, health services, and capacity-building opportunities, this platform has the potential to significantly accelerate financial inclusion and unlock productivity at scale, he said.”
Kwairanga however, said that the ministry ensured that the system was robust and protected from cyber attacks and downtimes.
Kwairanga also suggested that the platform should include local languages components and make room for training so as to reach more women at the grassroots level.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, emphasised the importance of deliberate inclusion.
Agama said; “Behind every successful market are women. For Nigeria’s capital market to reach its full potential, we must be intentional about empowering women as active participants. Current participation levels do not yet reflect our population or potential. Collaborations like this send a strong call to action for more women across Nigeria to engage with the market and contribute to national growth.”
On her part, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim underscored the urgency of inclusion in achieving national economic ambitions.
Sulaiman Ibrahim stated that “The capital market reflects our collective choices, who participates, who has access, and who benefits. Women remain underrepresented in formal finance despite their critical role in Nigeria’s productivity. Through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions, we are working to change this narrative and expand opportunities for women across the economy. Achieving a one-trillion-dollar economy requires the full participation of Nigerian women.”
Also, the Group Managing Director/CEO of NGX Group, Temi Popoola, highlighted the Group’s role in enabling broader access through innovation.
Popoola said; “At NGX Group, we are building a dynamic and inclusive market ecosystem that expands access to investment opportunities and supports diverse participants. Through partnerships such as this, we are unlocking new pathways for women to participate as investors, entrepreneurs, and wealth creators.”
Prior to the launch of the platform, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, was honoured with the Closing Gong ceremonial, signaling a shared commitment to expanding financial access and unlocking opportunities for women across the country.