The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has revealed plans to unlock $500 billion in dormant agricultural and mineral assets through the formalisation of commodities and warehouse receipts.
Speaking at a national workshop hosted by the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Abuja, Agama said the move would transform these underutilised resources into tradeable securities, helping Nigeria diversify its economy away from oil and gas while generating wealth.
He noted that the recently passed Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 gives the SEC the legal and institutional backing to take decisive steps in repositioning the commodities market.
“This Act sharpens the SEC’s regulatory focus, ensuring it operates with the precision and authority required to steward a rapidly expanding market,” he said.
Dr. Agama described the law as more than a reform, calling it a “strategic blueprint” that embeds global best practices and dismantles outdated limitations in the capital market.
“This Act is not merely an update—it is a revolution. It positions our market as the engine room for national prosperity,” he added.
The SEC plans to leverage the new law to formalise asset classes previously considered informal, boosting investment flows and supporting Nigeria’s ambition to become a leading global economy.
