Head of Civil Service Receives ISA 2025 as SEC DG Pays Courtesy Visit in Abuja

…Move Signals Stronger Public Service–Capital Market Collaboration

L-R: Executive Commissioner, Legal and Enforcement, SEC, Frana Chukwuogor, Senior Special Assistant to the president on civil service matters, Mr Alfred Abah, PS Service Welfare Office(SWO), OHCSF,
Dr. Abdul Sule Usman Garba, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Permanent Secretary, Special Duties Office, Federal Civil Service, Mr. Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi, Executive commissioner, Corporate Services, SEC, Mrs. Samiya Hassan Usman, and Director, Legal, SEC, Dr. Nestor Ikeagu at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, in Abuja, on Tuesday.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has received an official copy of the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 from the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, during a courtesy visit to her office in Abuja.

The symbolic presentation underscores growing institutional collaboration between Nigeria’s public service leadership and capital market regulators as the country advances reforms aimed at strengthening governance, transparency, and investor confidence.

Speaking during the visit, Dr. Agama highlighted the significance of the ISA 2025 as a modern legal framework designed to deepen market integrity, enhance regulatory efficiency, and position Nigeria’s capital market to better support national economic growth. He noted that engagement with the civil service is critical to ensuring effective policy coordination and seamless implementation of reform initiatives across government institutions.

According to him, the updated legislation reflects Nigeria’s commitment to global best practices in securities regulation, investor protection, and financial market development, while also aligning with the broader economic transformation agenda of the Federal Government.

Responding, Mrs. Walson-Jack commended the SEC’s reform-driven approach and reaffirmed the readiness of the Federal Civil Service to support policies that promote economic stability, transparency, and sustainable development. She emphasized that a strong and well-regulated capital market remains vital for mobilizing long-term investment, financing infrastructure, and stimulating inclusive growth across sectors of the economy.

The Head of Service further noted that collaboration between regulatory institutions and the civil service would enhance policy execution, improve institutional efficiency, and ultimately deliver measurable benefits to Nigerians.

Observers say the meeting reflects renewed alignment between governance structures and financial sector reforms at a time when Nigeria is intensifying efforts to unlock investment flows, diversify revenue sources, and strengthen macroeconomic resilience.

The ISA 2025 is widely regarded as a cornerstone reform expected to modernize Nigeria’s securities ecosystem, reinforce regulatory oversight, and create a more competitive environment for domestic and international investors.

Head of Civil Service Didi Walson-Jack receives Investment and Securities Act 2025 from SEC DG Emomotimi Agama in Abuja, signaling deeper collaboration on capital market reforms and economic growth in Nigeria.