The NGX Regulation Limited has announced the launch of its initiative, ‘EquipHER,’ dedicated to empowering women and driving inclusive growth within Nigeria’s Equity Market.
This was revealed in a statement by the Nigerian Exchange Group.
The launch will feature a workshop for female investors, themed EquipHER: Financial Literacy and Inclusion for Women’s Economic Growth,’ scheduled to hold on Friday.
NGX RegCo said that the initiative named ‘EquipHER’ was launched adherence to its role as a Self-Regulatory Organisation and committment to advancing market development and fostering a robust, sustainable equity market as well as boost financial inclusion.
On the workshop, the Chief Executive Officer of NGX RegCo, Ms. Tinuade Awe, said, “NGX RegCo’s EquipHER initiative is a dedicated effort to create pathways for women in the dynamic landscape of the Nigerian Equity Market. We believe that true economic growth can only be achieved when all segments of our society have equal access to opportunities, and EquipHER is our commitment to fostering such an environment.
“EquipHer is inclusive in its approach, addressing diverse facets of women’s financial inclusion in alignment with Nigeria’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy, , the Securities and Exchange Commission Capital Market Master Plan, and several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals focused on promoting financial inclusion for the benefit of the National Economy and Market Development.”
She concluded that the goal is to enhance women’s participation in the equity market, fostering a more equitable and inclusive market.
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