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The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc – NGX Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to bolster women’s economic empowerment and foster greater gender inclusion within Nigeria’s capital markets.

This landmark collaboration was formalized during a high-profile visit by the Honorable Minister, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, to the NGX Group headquarters, where she performed the ceremonial Closing Gong to symbolize a joint commitment to bridging the financial gap for Nigerian women.

Group Chairman Umaru Kwairanga welcomed the Minister, highlighting that women are the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic trajectory. He noted that the capital market serves as a “vital platform” for supporting women-led enterprises and enabling more inclusive wealth creation.

By aligning with the Ministry, the NGX Group aims to create a more resilient economy where the next generation of female leaders has the tools and financial access necessary to thrive in a competitive global environment.

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission – SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, equally addressed the gathering, calling for “intentional inclusion.” He pointed out that current levels of female participation in the market do not yet align with Nigeria’s population or economic potential. Dr. Agama emphasized that for the capital market to reach its full capacity, there must be a deliberate push to move women from the sidelines into active roles as investors and market drivers.

Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim underscored the broader economic stakes, stating that achieving Nigeria’s ambition of a one-trillion-dollar economy is impossible without the full participation of women. Despite their immense productivity, many women remain underrepresented in formal finance.

Through this partnership, the Ministry and NGX Group intend to deploy targeted interventions to rewrite this narrative, ensuring that the capital market reflects a more equitable distribution of access and opportunity for all Nigerians.

This partnership marks a significant step toward integrating gender-responsive strategies into the heart of Nigeria’s financial district. As the NGX Group and the Ministry move forward, the focus will be on creating sustainable impact—transforming the capital market into an engine for gender-blind growth that empowers women to contribute even more significantly to national development.