The outgoing President and Chairman of Council of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR), Mr Oluseyi Owoturo, has tasked registrars on innovation and efficiency in service delivery to strengthen trust and deepen investors participation in Nigeria’s capital market.
He said this at the 14th Annual Conference and Presidential Investiture of the Institute at the weekend in Lagos.
Owoturo, also the Chief Executive Officer of Coronation Registrar Ltd., said the forum was designed to explore how registrars can transform their operations through technology and forward-thinking strategies to meet the demands of the future.
He said the conference with the theme: “Unlocking Global Value: The Evolving Role of Capital Market Registrars in Trust, Efficiency and Innovation,” reflected the need for registrars to evolve from traditional record-keepers to strategic partners shaping the future of the capital market.
He said the role of registrars now extends to fostering transparency, enhancing investor engagement, and supporting the growth of a resilient and sustainable market.
He added that the ICMR remains committed to building trust, advancing efficiency through digital innovations, and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
The Chairman of NGX Group, Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga, lauded the institute for its role in upholding transparency and professionalism, noting that registrars remain critical to investor confidence and market integrity.
The conference brought together regulators, market operators, and top business leaders who emphasised collaboration, digital adoption, and ethics as key to building a globally competitive Nigerian capital market.
The event also featured the investiture of Mrs Catherine Nwosu as the 4th President and Chairman of Council of ICMR, alongside the induction of new fellows and associates.
