United Capital Asset Management, a subsidiary of the Pan-African financial powerhouse United Capital Plc, recently hosted the second edition of its flagship Investment Forum, with a strong focus on improving financial literacy and expanding access to investment opportunities.
Held under the theme "Advancing Financial Inclusion through Investments: Bridging Nigeria's Knowledge and Wealth Gap," the forum brought together industry leaders, regulators, and investors to discuss ways to deepen market participation and stimulate sustainable economic growth.
In his opening address, Group CEO of United Capital Plc, Peter Ashade, reaffirmed the firm's dedication to building a more inclusive financial ecosystem. He emphasized that while basic financial services have seen some uptake, actual engagement in the capital market remains low, limiting broader wealth creation. Ashade called on all players in the financial ecosystem—including competitors and regulators—to work collectively to drive inclusion and innovation.
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Delivering the keynote speech, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, stressed that addressing Nigeria's low financial literacy is a national priority. He urged for more accessible and structured investment channels, especially for individuals in the informal sector. Agama also spoke on the newly enacted Investments and Securities Act 2025, which aims to strengthen market transparency, protect investors, and make capital markets more accessible to underserved communities.
Dr. Odiri Oginni, MD/CEO of United Capital Asset Management, highlighted the need for deeper public understanding of finance. She noted that capital market operators must go beyond product marketing and instead equip individuals with practical knowledge about investment risks, returns, diversification, and financial planning.
The event served as a strategic platform to drive home the importance of inclusive finance and broaden Nigeria's investor base, aligning with United Capital's broader mission to foster economic empowerment through smart investment strategies.
