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CSCS Celebrates Customer Service Week 2025 With Theme: Mission: Possible

Amaka Obiefuna

The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure, joins the world in celebrating Customer Service Week 2025, themed “Mission: Possible.” The theme underscores the importance of resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, values that are deeply embedded in CSCS’s operations.

This year’s celebration reflects CSCS’s continuous strides in delivering exceptional service by leveraging technology and innovation to transform the Nigerian capital market. From record-breaking transactions to pioneering digital solutions, CSCS has consistently redefined efficiency, accessibility, and trust in the market.

In 2025, CSCS has further enhanced its digital processes with key innovations, including RegConnect Version 2, an upgraded registrar platform featuring advanced tools for real-time data validation, omnichannel transaction capabilities, and seamless API integration. The organization also launched the Custodian Portal, a secure, user-centric platform that simplifies portfolio and trade management, document tracking, and share transfers for custodians.

In partnership with MTN Nigeria, CSCS introduced the *7270# USSD Code Service, designed to democratize access to investment services by enabling investors to check balances, stock positions, and Direct Cash Settlement (DCS) status directly from their mobile phones, without the need for internet access.

Speaking on the significance of the week, Haruna Jalo-Waziri, MD/CEO of CSCS PLC stated “It’s with a heart full of gratitude that I write to thank you for being who you are: our most valuable stakeholder. Our impressive achievements are only made possible by your unflinching faith in our audacious mission to revolutionize the Nigerian capital market.”

Mr Jalo-Waziri further added, “As we celebrate our esteemed customers, I like to also appreciate my colleagues, whose empathy and dedication to go the extra mile continue to make real positive changes in serving our customers and the market at large. As always, I want you to know that your resilience and tenacity towards delivering exceptional service is well appreciated, and you truly deserve all the celebration.”

Customer Service Week provides CSCS an opportunity to reaffirm its customer-first philosophy and recognize the tireless efforts of its employees, whose commitment ensures seamless clearing, settlement, and market access for millions of investors across Nigeria and beyond.

As the Nigerian capital market prepares for its transition to the T+2 settlement cycle in November 2025, CSCS remains steadfast in its mission to deliver world-class services, foster investor confidence, and drive innovation that makes the impossible, possible.

by Online Poster — October 6, 2025 in News

Parthian Pensions Harps On Financial Literacy, Targets Micro Pension Market

By Amaka Obiefuna

Parthian Pensions Limited has advocated increase in financial literacy to enhance and deepen adoption of pension scheme in the country.

This is even as the newly approved Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) is focusing on the micro pension market to gain fresh Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders into its customer base.

Speaking at the 10th National Conference/Anniversary of Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE) held in Lagos, the Head of Operations, Parthian Pensions Limited, Mr. Adetunbi Ashaye called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s pension sector to educate Nigerians on the importance of subscribing to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

While highlighting some of the developments in the industry that demonstrate its potential for growth, he said, people that are clamouring to exit the scheme, have forgotten so soon that it was because of the past bad experiences that the new scheme came on board.

“This is because the previous pension system was unfunded. Now that it is funded through the contributions of the employees and the employers, it is highly regulated.

“What really needs to happen is the need to drive financial literacy because people in Nigeria see pension as insignificant, something that is not important,” he advised.

“The impact of the scheme to the economy is ensuring that people have good retirement; people have good life after they have stopped working. In other words, what we need to do in the industry as operators is to ensure financial literacy. We need to let people know what is going on and why they should continually support the contributory pension scheme,” he added.

Saying most Nigerians see insurance and pensions as unnecessary, he noted that, “their concern is that, if they cannot provide for their immediate needs, which is food, shelter and clothing, why should they save? And it still boils down to a Micro Pension Plan.

“What should be happening in the industry now is to simplify, digitise micro pension plans, and ensure diversification in different ways so that we can reach out to everybody.”

With pension assets projected to reach N29 trillion at the end of the year, he said, “the pension industry performance in the first quarter, 2025 shows N79 billion was paid for Programme Withdrawal and N54 billion for Annuity.

“There is also the certification of asset classifications, and what we need is transparency, which is what PenCom is doing, people are looking and seeing how the funds are growing.”

Meanwhile, he said, his PFA will leverage on the opportunities provided by micro pension plan to enrich its customer base and bring more people who are not currently covered under the regular scheme into the pension safety net.

“Though, we are one of the late entrants into the industry, that doesn’t mean that we don’t have what it takes to excel.

“So, we are technology driven as we leverage technology for effective service delivery to our contributors. This is effective and it’s going to drive people and companies towards us.

“In another instance, we are going to flood micro pension space which still remains untapped. About 70 to 80 million people are in that space.

“So, we are not just coming into the business, to cannibalise RSA holders, we are coming to bring on board new RSAs and chart a new course,” he assured.

Saying its prospective contributors should expect simplicity, and less complexity in onboarding, he added that, “they can onboard from the comfort of their homes. We care about you (our customers) and we will always check on you. There is human face to every service we render. We will drive towards financial literacy. We are the pensions managers of choice, trust and we will get that actualised.”

by Online Poster — October 6, 2025 in Insurance and Pension

Polaris Bank Reaffirms Commitment To Service Excellence As Customer Service Week Kicks Off

Amaka Obiefuna

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to deepen delivery of exceptional customer experiences as it joins institutions across the world to celebrate 2025 Customer Service Week, themed “Mission: Possible.”

The annual global event, which runs from today Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 10, is dedicated to recognising the vital role of customer service professionals and the value they bring to customers and businesses alike.

Speaking to customers and staff, the Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, emphasised that excellent service remains central to the Bank’s culture and success. He noted that while great service can sometimes seem like a challenge, it is always worth the effort.

According to him, Polaris Bank’s approach to service is anchored on consistency, thoughtfulness, and excellence, ensuring that customers experience genuine care and responsiveness in every interaction. Lawal expressed appreciation to customers for their trust and feedback, describing them as the reason Polaris Bank continues to push boundaries and innovate.

He reaffirmed Polaris Bank’s commitment to stand by its customers and deliver the kind of service they truly deserve every step of the way.

Throughout the week, Polaris Bank will host a variety of engaging activities across its branches and digital platforms to appreciate customers and recognise service champions within the Bank. These will include staff recognition events, customer appreciation sessions, and internal learning engagements aimed at deepening service excellence.

Customer Service Week is celebrated globally in the first full week of October to honour the importance of service excellence and the professionals who make it possible. For Polaris Bank, it represents yet another opportunity to celebrate its people and customers, while reinforcing that with dedication and teamwork, great service is always a Mission Possible.

by Online Poster — October 6, 2025 in Capital Market

Union Bank Champions Employee Wellness with Stay Recharged Health Walk

Amaka Obiefuna

Union Bank of Nigeria held its first-ever Stay Recharged Health Walk, a dynamic event that affirmed the Bank’s steadfast commitment to employee well-being and sustainable workplace development.

The walk kicked off at the Stallion Plaza, Union Bank’s Head Office in Marina. It concluded at the Bank’s Sports Complex, The Stable, on Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, tracing an energising 7.5km route through Lagos’ vibrant streets. The overwhelming participation and enthusiasm from employees from diverse departments and locations made it a celebration of physical fitness, mental health, and the power of community spirit.

Stay Recharged is a featured event drawn from a cornerstone of Union Bank’s employee value proposition: employee wellness, thoughtfully crafted to foster a culture where health, happiness, and productivity flourish. The initiative responds directly to the urgent need for purposeful wellness programmes that nurture both physical and mental health at work. It reflects the Bank’s recognition that employee wellbeing is fundamental to sustained productivity, engagement, and organisational excellence.

Omayuli Wale-Ajayi, Chief Talent Officer, emphasised the significance of this milestone event:
“At Union Bank, well-being is not an afterthought; it is part of how we work. Our inaugural Stay Recharged Health Walk reflects our commitment to building a culture where our people are energised, supported, and thriving. When we take care of ourselves, we build stronger teams and stronger institutions.”

The Stay Recharged Health Walk aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. This initiative reflects Union Bank’s commitment to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises employee wellness, supports decent and productive work, and contributes to long-term organisational sustainability.

By investing in these wellness experiences, Union Bank not only strengthens its internal community but also reinforces its reputation as an employer of choice.

Union Bank remains dedicated to developing innovative, health-focused programmes that inspire employees to adopt healthier lifestyles, supporting long-term growth for both individuals and the organisation.

by Online Poster — October 6, 2025 in Capital Market

Sterling Holdco’s Public Offer Gains Momentum… …as New Investors Rally

Investors scramble for Sterling Holdco shares as offer gains momentum

Winifred Bosa

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc. (‘Sterling Holdco’),

the parent company of The Alternative Bank, Sterling Bank, SterlingFI, and a

number of other novel business solutions, has witnessed a very positive response

to its public offer, as investors rally for a stake in the company’s future.

The public offer, launched on September 17, 2025, has quickly become one of the

most talked-about opportunities in the Nigerian financial market, with analysts

predicting that the offer will prove to be amongst the most lucrative in the

sector’s investment landscape.

The Sterling Public Offer has sparked widespread interest, with market experts

noting that the price, which is about 6% below its current trading price, presents

an attractive entry point for both institutional and retail investors. The offer is set

to close soon, but the rapid pace of interest has led many to speculate that

the full subscription has already been reached or even exceeded much earlier

than expected.

According to leading financial analysts, Sterling Holdco’s strategic expansion

plans, solid market position, and innovative financial products have positioned

it as a major contender in Nigeria’s banking sector.

The public offer is widely

regarded as an exciting proposition for investors looking to capitalise on a company with strong fundamentals and an ambitious growth trajectory.

With a price point set at a discount to current trading prices, the offer is seen as a compelling opportunity for both long-term and short-term investors.

Sterling Holdco has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation

and sustainable growth.

One of the most compelling indicators of the company’s underlying strength is the impressive growth of its share price. In the

past year, the Holding company’s share price has grown steadily from ₦4.00 to

nearly ₦8.00 per share.

This increase in the company’s stock price speaks volumes about the underlying value and confidence in its business model,

leadership, and growth trajectory.

Sterling Holdco, known for its strategic ownership of two banks, a wealth

management company, and a number of innovative consumer businesses, is

seeking to raise additional capital through the issuance of 12.58 billion ordinary

shares at ₦7.00 per share.

The proceeds from the public offer will be

strategically deployed to further strengthen the Holdco’s capital base and fund its growth initiatives over the next 36 months.

About Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc.

Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC (Sterling HoldCo) is a leading Nigerian financial services group committed to enriching lives through innovation and impact with a

diversified portfolio that includes Sterling Bank Limited, The Alternative Bank Limited,

SterlingFI Wealth Management among others.

As a HoldCo, Sterling provides strategic direction, governance, and resources across its subsidiaries, enabling each to focus on its core mandate while benefiting from group-wide expertise, technology, and oversight.

With a heritage of trust built over six decades, Sterling HoldCo is committed to financial innovation, advancing inclusion, and shaping sustainable growth in Nigeria’s economy.

The group champions customer-focused solutions and socially responsible initiatives while creating value for shareholders, employees, and the communities it serves, and continues to pioneer offerings across its core businesses in banking, payments, and technologydriven financial services.

by Online Poster — October 6, 2025 in Capital Market

Seplat Energy Ties Africa’s Prosperity To Domestic Gas Development

Seplat Energy Plc, leading Nigerian independent energy company, says that domestic gas remains the engine of prosperity for Nigeria and Africa in general – from powering homes, to fuelling industry and providing a cleaner alternative for cooking and transportation. This informed the company’s heavy investment in gas processing capacity devoted to the domestic market, including the ANOH gas plant which is expected to come on stream before the end of the year.

The Director, New Energy at Seplat, Mr. Okechukwu Mba, said this at the 2025 Africa Energy Week (AEW) held in Cape Town, South Africa. Mba, who spoke during a panel discussion titled “Beyond Exports: Developing Commercially Viable Domestic Gas Markets”, said stakeholders need to ensure that the challenges in the gas to power value chain from molecules at the wellhead to electrons in homes are addressed for Nigeria to realize the goal of increased power supply to Nigerians. He also emphasized the importance of a commercially viable power sector which is critical to achieving growth in the domestic gas market.

He said: “Bankable anchor customers are needed to underpin the development of new gas projects whilst identifying infrastructural challenges in power transmission and distribution as well as the liquidity crises in the power sector as two areas that require urgent attention in order to unlock new gas projects. Mba highlighted that Seplat Energy currently supplies gas to five (5) power stations in Nigeria which underscores its commitment to the power sector, noting that gas is well positioned to provide reliable and affordable base load energy to drive to economic growth.

According to Mba, Seplat Energy adopts a comprehensive approach to growing the domestic gas market. “Beside investments in pipeline gas projects, Seplat is also investing in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facilities,” he added.

In addition to the significant volumes of butane now supplied to the domestic market from its NGL plant in Bonny River Terminal, Seplat Energy also intends to commence delivery of LPG from its Sapele and ANOH gas plants before the end of the year. This, Mba said, will make Seplat Energy one of the leading suppliers of LPG, displacing biomass and providing a cleaner cooking fuel that will improve the health and living conditions of Nigerians. He added that Seplat Energy’s investment into CNG was to make gas available to customers not currently connected to the domestic gas pipeline network.

The New Energy boss at Seplat stated that the company plans to take its operated gas production to over 1 Bcf/d by 2030, while noting that the recent incentives granted by government to the gas sector will aid the achievement of this goal.

In a related development, the Director External Affairs & Social Performance, Seplat Energy, Chioma Afe, who featured in a panel discussed dubbed “Bureaucracy or Bridge? Tailoring Global ESG Approaches for African Realities”, said in all the company’s moves in driving to drive access to reliable and affordable energy for Nigerians, ESG fundamentals are strongly upheld and practicalised.

According to her, the peculiarities of the Nigerian people and Africa at large remain very germane in implementing Seplat Energy’s ESG framework and affirming its commitments.

She said: “For a truly successful and impactful ESG implementation, it is highly imperative to move from a “one size fits all” mindset, to a co-created framework and implementation that is focused on value creation and empowers African nations to define their own sustainable growth plan. One that ensures ESG principles become a bridge across industries and countries driving growth and not a bureaucratic exercise.”

“Adapting ESG to local needs is key. Therefore, we should explore customizing global ESG frameworks to address the unique socio-economic conditions, developmental challenges, including infrastructure, education and healthcare, as well as vulnerabilities to climate change and economic empowerment, across the continent.”

Speaking to the company’s model, she noted that: “At Seplat Energy, our approach has been a regular and systematic process of identifying and analyzing the development ‘gaps’ in our areas of operation and partnering with our communities to define project goals, prioritize resources and develop effective strategies to achieve them.”

by Online Poster — October 6, 2025 in Energy

SEC Committed To promoting Transparency, Investor Trust, Fair Value Reporting – Agama

SEC Committed To Promoting Transparency, Fair Value Reporting – Agama - TheFact Daily

> The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stressed the Commission’s commitment to promoting transparency, investor confidence, and adherence to international best practices in financial reporting.
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> Agama emphasized that the transition to market valuation is crucial for ensuring that asset values accurately reflect real-time market conditions, thereby strengthening fair value reporting and investor trust.
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> Speaking in an interview weekend, Dr. Agama outlined key modalities guiding Nigeria’s transition to the market-to-market (MTM) valuation of assets in the fixed income space of the capital market adding that the policy was a result of engagements with market participants.
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> “Timelines have been carefully considered, you know, especially with the concerns being raised by market participants. For us at the SEC, it is important that while we try to introduce new rules and regulations, we also listen to the market and say, okay, how do we meet, how do we meet at the junction where we can all agree to move forward?
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> He noted that the October 2, 2025, deadline for the submission of implementation plans would enable the Commission to assess each institution’s preparedness and capacity, while the September 2027 deadline remains the target for full transition to IFRS 9.
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> “Requesting for implementation plans is not a bureaucratic exercise—it’s to gauge capacity, identify challenges, and meet operators at the point where we can all achieve compliance with one purpose and one goal,” Agama said.
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> “Equity funds are already reported at fair value. The aspect of the Fund Management that was not aligned with international best practice was in the Fixed Income Funds space and that is what this policy alignment covers.
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> “Nigeria has come of age, and we must be seen to be doing things according to global standards. IFRS 9 requires market-to-market valuation of assets, and we cannot be left behind among the committee of nations. ”
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> He added that the reform would ensure that Nigerian assets are comparable globally, allowing investors to assess market performance more accurately.
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> “Our goal is to create a market that is internationally competitive,” he stated, adding, “Adopting IFRS 9 enables ease and compatibility among assets from different nations, clearly positioning Nigeria within the global market space.”
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> Responding to criticisms that the shift to market valuation could expose investors to short-term volatility, Dr. Agama said the move is intended to strengthen, not destabilize, the market.
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> “Some have expressed concerns about volatility, but our intention is not to disadvantage Nigerian investors,” he clarified. “It is to expose them to global standards and transparency. Over time, as the market adjusts, these concerns will ease off and everyone will benefit from a more transparent and credible system.”
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> Beyond IFRS 9, the SEC is also leading Africa in adopting the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework. Dr. Agama revealed that Nigeria was among the first countries to accept and begin implementing the ISSB standards, emphasizing their importance for climate and sustainability disclosures.
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> “We pride ourselves as performers—first among nations to accept and adopt the ISSB standards. But we are not oblivious of our contextual issues. We are taking a gradual approach so that our companies are not unduly burdened.”
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> He added that the Commission’s objective is to implement standards that attract rather than restrict capital.
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> “We will not implement standards that will shut companies out of capital. Instead, we are implementing those that will help bring in capital and promote sustainable growth,” he affirmed.
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> Looking ahead, Dr. Agama expressed optimism about the Nigerian capital market’s performance in the final quarter of the year, citing the government’s macroeconomic reforms and the enactment of key laws such as the NIIRA 2025 and ISA 2025 as catalysts for stability and investor confidence.
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> He noted that “markets do not operate in a vacuum, they thrive on stability. With the micro- and macro-economic stability being championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the market is positioned for significant growth. The NIIRA 2025 is a game changer that provides the framework for sustainable expansion.”
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> The SEC Boss concluded that the SEC’s ongoing reforms, particularly the IFRS 9 transition and the adoption of sustainability standards, are part of a broader agenda to globalize Nigeria’s capital market, enhance transparency, and ensure wealth redistribution through a more resilient financial system.
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> “We are on a path of progress and growth. The President’s reform agenda is already taking shape, ensuring that Nigeria’s capital market becomes a global reference point for transparency, regulation, and investor confidence.”

by Online Poster — October 6, 2025 in Capital Market

SON To Hold 2025 World Standard Day to support Sustainable Development Goals

...Walk for Standards holds October 11th

By Fidelia Okafor

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, would join the rest of the world to celebrate the 2025 World Standards day with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals,SDG.

Announcing SON’s participation in a statement, the organisation’s Director, Corporate Affairs –Mrs Talatu Ethan –stated that the event would be commemorated as usual with a “Walk For Standards” on Saturday, 11th October.

The day is celebrated globally to commemorate the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who developed voluntary technical agreements known as international standards.

Last year’s edition was a huge success with the day used to draw necessary attention to Artificial Intelligence.

The Worlds Standards Day has therefore become a veritable platform which stakeholders in different sectors of the economy look forward to for enlightenment, not only on updates on standardization issues, but also on key global issues that are impacting businesses and living.

Giving details of the event, Ethan stated; “The Theme of the 2025 Worlds Standards Day is: Shared Vision For a Better World: Spotlight on SDG 17: Partnership For the Goals. The great occasion will be marked with a “Walk For Standards” to raise awareness on the critical role of Standards in everyday life and in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

“This will be on Saturday, 11th October, 2025, at 8.00am and participants would converge at SON’s Ogba office, from where we will be walking through Adeniyi Jones to Aromire street and then to Allen Avenue Junction, and from there to Ikeja bridge by Awolowo House Roundabout, to the popular Computer village, to Oba Akran avenue, back to SON’s Ogba office.”

The Director said the Director General of SON –Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke – would be delighted to have as many Nigerians as possible, plus foreigners living in the country, to participate in the programme.

“Indeed, everyone is invited. Participation is free and we will be pleased to have people trooping in for the walk as a demonstration of their commitment to Standards and Sustainability, just as the event can be maximized for exercise, networking and possible business opportunities”, Ethan also stated.

by Online Poster — October 6, 2025 in Health

Renowned Broadcaster Osokpo Wins Lifetime Media Award for her Outstanding Contributions

A highly revered Lagos-based On Air Personality, Vera Osokpo has received a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the media industry, including her unwavering commitment to promoting free speech, balanced reporting, and developmental journalism.

According to the organizers, the award presentation, which was part of Isoko Mirror Newspaper’s 20th-anniversary celebrations, was held at Maṇo Hotel (Yaga) Oleh, Isoko South, in Delta State. Osokpo was also recognized for her selflessness and unwavering commitment to credible journalistic ideals.

Presently, Osokpo works as a prominent anchor on the Lagos-based MITV breakfast show, where she has carved a niche for herself in print, electronic, and online journalism, consistently demonstrating excellence and versatility.

In her acceptance speech, Osokpo described the award as a motivator to redouble her efforts and a challenge to make a greater impact on society through her work, while expressing appreciation to the organisers.

The awardee emphasized that journalism is a social responsibility that demands integrity and forthright disposition from its practitioners. “This honour serves as a challenge for me to improve my service to society. It came as a surprise. My aim was to continually improve myself, unaware that my actions were being monitored and recognised.

I am truly humbled by this honour,” she remarked. Other notable award winners included Hon. Godwin Ogorugba, Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to leadership and community development. DCP Joseph Alukoghene Esegine, Esq., was recognised for his significant contributions to nation-building, courtesy of Dr. Fedida Osede Essi, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

by Online Poster — October 6, 2025 in News

MAN President Announces Aliko Dangote As Guest Speak On Nigeria First Policy At MAN’s 53rd AGM

By Fidelia Okafor

Alhaji Aliko Dangote GCON, Africa’s leading industrialist, the President/CEO of Dangote Group, will be the Guest Speaker at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM).

MAN will use the AGM to deepen the conversation on how to unlock the full potential of the Nigeria First policy.

The theme for this year’s Annual General Meeting “Nigeria First: Prioritizing Patronage of Made in Nigeria” underscores MAN’s unwavering belief that prioritizing local production is the surest path to sustainable growth, employment generation and national development.

President of MAN, Otunba Francis Meshioye disclosed this while delivering his speech at a press conference on Wednesday in Lagos to herald the upcoming 53rd AGM of the MAN, scheduled to hold from Tuesday, 14th to Thursday, 16th October 2025 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

He said, “We are also thrilled to announce that our Distinguished Guest Speaker at this year’s Annual General Meeting is Alhaji Aliko Dangote GCON, Africa’s leading industrialist, President/ CEO of the Dangote Group. Aliko Dangote’s story is an epitome of the Nigeria First spirit.

“He has built one of Africa’s largest Conglomerates, spanning cement, sugar, salt, fertilizers, and oil refinery. His investment has redefined the Nigeria industrial landscape, created thousands of jobs, and reducing dependence on imports. His business decisions, over the past decades, capture the very essence of our theme: “Nigeria First: Prioritizing Patronage of Made in Nigeria.

“His presence will inspire our discussions as we navigate the next phase of Nigeria Industrial growth.

Meshioye said the three-day lineup of activities would be rich and impactful.

“Day one kicks off with the Opening Ceremony of the Made in Nigeria Exhibition which is slated for 12noon. Our distinguished Guest of Honour, who will be officially cutting the ribbon is the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume CON; we believe his presence will serve the purpose of further attracting the attention of Government to what is Made in Nigeria, in order to achieve that top of the mind awareness and credible support from the highest level of government. Our distinguished guest of honour will be joined by other dignitaries to draw attention to made in Nigeria products and preach the patriotic gospel of patronage of made in Nigeria at the Exhibition. More than 100 exhibitors will be showcasing their products and thousands of visitors are expected during the 3-day period.

“Day two is planned to be strictly MAN members affairs for the annual general meeting. After the AGM, members will be engaged at a value addition panel discussion on 3D Manufacturing & Risk and Enterprise Management. It is a session planned to give credible accounts to members, create awareness, and sensitize them adequately on thriving in the business of manufacturing.

“On Day three, the engagement will be climaxing with the 5th edition of the Adeola Odutola Lecture/Presidential Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 11am with Alhaji Aliko Dangote as our Distinguished Guest Speaker. The exhibition ground will continue to receive guests from far and near, even as we engage at the high-profile lecture. Our Special Guest of Honour on this occasion is the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Other Economic Ministers, heads of government departments and agencies, members of the diplomatic corps, our colleagues in the Organized Private Sector, and other stakeholders will join our members to make the grand finale a huge success.

Meshioye said that these sessions are carefully designed to provoke critical discussions, foster partnership, and highlight the urgency of implementing the “Nigeria First” Policy.

“Over the past year, Nigeria’s economic environment has remained challenging, yet it is marked by renewed hope, as bold policy steps are being taken to reposition the economy for growth. Of particular importance is the introduction of the “Nigeria First” Policy, a decisive strategy to prioritize locally manufactured goods and services.

“This policy represents a turning point for our nation, one that seeks to foster economic self-reliance, industrialization, and national pride. By mandating all Ministries, Departments, and agencies (MDAs) to patronize made in Nigeria goods and services that can be sourced locally, the Federal Government has signalled its resolve to place local industries at the heart of economic transformation.

“The “Nigeria First” Policy is more than a policy directive, it is a call to action to strengthen our industries, deepen local value chains and reposition Nigeria from being a consumer driven economy to a productive economy,” he encouraged.

by Online Poster — October 4, 2025 in Industry