NPF & NGX Join Forces to Protect Investors and Boost Market Trust
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s capital market, as it deepens collaboration with regulators and market operators to combat financial crimes and protect investors.
This assurance was given by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, during the Closing Gong Ceremony held in his honour at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in Lagos — a symbolic event highlighting institutional alignment in market oversight.
️ Why This Partnership Matters
IGP Egbetokun stressed that a transparent, orderly, and well-regulated capital market is critical to Nigeria’s economic growth. He noted that the police would continue to work closely with:
• Financial regulators
• Market operators
• Other law-enforcement agencies
…to ensure investor funds are protected and market practices remain fair, accountable, and free from abuse.
️ NGX: Market Integrity Is a Shared Responsibility
The Group Chairman of NGX Group, Umaru Kwairanga, welcomed the IGP and praised the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, emphasizing that:
• Market integrity cannot be sustained by regulators alone
• Strong collaboration between enforcement agencies and market institutions is essential
• Investor confidence depends on trust and credible enforcement
According to him, honouring the IGP reinforces the importance of institutional cooperation in protecting Nigeria’s financial system.
⚖️ SEC: Strong Enforcement Builds Confidence
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, highlighted investor protection as the core mandate of market regulation.
He noted that collaboration with law enforcement:
• Strengthens enforcement capacity
• Acts as a deterrent against illegal investment schemes
• Enhances investor confidence in the capital market
“This partnership reinforces trust and credibility in Nigeria’s financial system,” he said.
NGX Leadership: Discipline, Innovation & Oversight Must Go Together
Chairman of NGX, Ahonsi Unuigbe, emphasized that markets can only thrive where:
• Rules are respected
• Misconduct is dealt with decisively
Meanwhile, NGX Group CEO, Temi Popoola, stressed that:
• Innovation and market growth must be supported by strong enforcement
• Technology without oversight increases risk
• Collaboration with the SEC and NPF reflects a unified approach to market credibility
A United Front for Market Confidence
The event brought together key stakeholders across the capital market ecosystem, all reaffirming their commitment to:
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Investor protection
The ceremonial Closing Gong symbolised a collective resolve to strengthen Nigeria’s financial system through sustained cooperation between regulators, the Exchange, and law-enforcement agencies.
Bottom line: This partnership sends a strong signal that market abuse will not be tolerated and that protecting investors is now a national priority
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s capital market, as it deepens collaboration with regulators and market operators to combat financial crimes and protect investors.
This assurance was given by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, during the Closing Gong Ceremony held in his honour at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in Lagos — a symbolic event highlighting institutional alignment in market oversight.
️ Why This Partnership Matters
IGP Egbetokun stressed that a transparent, orderly, and well-regulated capital market is critical to Nigeria’s economic growth. He noted that the police would continue to work closely with:
• Financial regulators
• Market operators
• Other law-enforcement agencies
…to ensure investor funds are protected and market practices remain fair, accountable, and free from abuse.
️ NGX: Market Integrity Is a Shared Responsibility
The Group Chairman of NGX Group, Umaru Kwairanga, welcomed the IGP and praised the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, emphasizing that:
• Market integrity cannot be sustained by regulators alone
• Strong collaboration between enforcement agencies and market institutions is essential
• Investor confidence depends on trust and credible enforcement
According to him, honouring the IGP reinforces the importance of institutional cooperation in protecting Nigeria’s financial system.
⚖️ SEC: Strong Enforcement Builds Confidence
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, highlighted investor protection as the core mandate of market regulation.
He noted that collaboration with law enforcement:
• Strengthens enforcement capacity
• Acts as a deterrent against illegal investment schemes
• Enhances investor confidence in the capital market
“This partnership reinforces trust and credibility in Nigeria’s financial system,” he said.
NGX Leadership: Discipline, Innovation & Oversight Must Go Together
Chairman of NGX, Ahonsi Unuigbe, emphasized that markets can only thrive where:
• Rules are respected
• Misconduct is dealt with decisively
Meanwhile, NGX Group CEO, Temi Popoola, stressed that:
• Innovation and market growth must be supported by strong enforcement
• Technology without oversight increases risk
• Collaboration with the SEC and NPF reflects a unified approach to market credibility
A United Front for Market Confidence
The event brought together key stakeholders across the capital market ecosystem, all reaffirming their commitment to:
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Investor protection
The ceremonial Closing Gong symbolised a collective resolve to strengthen Nigeria’s financial system through sustained cooperation between regulators, the Exchange, and law-enforcement agencies.
Bottom line: This partnership sends a strong signal that market abuse will not be tolerated and that protecting investors is now a national priority