Nigeria Secures Global Regulatory Influence as Emomotimi Agama Wins Second Term as IOSCO AMERC Vice Chair

SEC Nigeria DG Emomotimi Agama secures second term as AMERC Vice Chair, reinforcing Nigeria's role in global securities regulation and IOSCO Board policy.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 25, 2026, 6:42 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP

A Renewed Mandate for Regional Leadership

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria has confirmed the re-election of its Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, to a prominent leadership role within the global financial regulatory landscape. Agama will serve a second term as the Vice Chair of the Africa/Middle-East Regional Committee (AMERC), a specialized body of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). This tenure, which extends from 2026 to 2028, signifies a period of continuity for Nigerian representation in a forum that governs more than 95 percent of the world’s securities markets across over 100 different jurisdictions.

Strategic Positioning on the IOSCO Board

By securing the Vice Chair position, Nigeria maintains its strategic seat on the IOSCO Board, which functions as the primary policy-making organ for the international securities industry. This presence allows the Nigerian delegation to participate directly in the creation of global regulatory frameworks and cross-border cooperation protocols. According to the Commission, this role ensures that the specific priorities and economic perspectives of the West African nation are integrated into high-level discussions regarding the future of international financial markets and the stabilization of global capital systems.

Strengthening Defenses Against Illicit Financial Flows

Director-General Agama highlighted that the re-election serves a purpose far beyond mere administrative representation, offering a robust platform for tackling sophisticated financial crimes. He noted that the position enhances Nigeria’s capacity to participate in global dialogues concerning enforcement cooperation and the mitigation of illicit financial flows. By working closely with other jurisdictions, the SEC Nigeria aims to strengthen its supervisory frameworks, ensuring that the domestic capital market remains resilient against external shocks and internal manipulations that could threaten market integrity.