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This was the consensus of stakeholders at the 2017 Nigerian Debt Capital Markets Conference & Awards organised by the FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange in Lagos. The event, which brought together subject matter experts with varying focuses and interests in the Nigerian and global financial markets space, provided a platform to deliberate on strategies and other pre-requisites needed to position the Nigerian debt capital markets to support sustainable economic growth and development.


Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who was represented by the Director General, Debt Management Office, Ms. Pat Oniha said the government knows the importance of the debt capital market to its overall economic recovery and growth plan.


He said the government would continue to support the development of the Nigerian capital market.

He urged all stakeholders to support the Federal Government’s diversification efforts by showing greater commitment from the private sector to complement the government’s efforts especially in the area of infrastructure development.


Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, who gave a special address, recognised the opportunities inherent in the debt capital market and assured the participants that the Federal Government was taking bold steps towards putting the necessary reforms to support private sector-led growth, even as the country exits recession.


Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Mounir Gwarzo, underscored the growing relevance of the debt capital market to the much-desired turnaround of the Nigerian economy.


Gwarzo, who was represented by Director, Investment Management, SEC, Ms Mary Uduk, provided an overview of the recent milestones achieved in the Nigerian debt capital market.


He pointed out that the Nigerian Economic Recovery and Growth Plan underscores the role of the private sector in leading the growth that Nigeria desires.


"To sustainably develop Nigeria, reliance must be shifted from ‘owners’ capital’ and short-term funding from commercial banks to long-term capital from the debt capital market," Gwarzo said.


Vice President and Treasurer, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr. Jingdong Hua, noted that for Africa to meet and maximise its potential in the global financial markets space, Nigeria must be one of its greatest engines.

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