The Nigerian Exchange Limited has announced a plan to host the 2022 edition of ‘NGX Made of Africa Awards’. The award is designed for stakeholders within the capital market ecosystem who have demonstrated exceptional performance in value delivery and sustainable impact, and act as key drivers in strengthening the Nigerian and African capital markets.

A statement said the hybrid event would bring together key stakeholders in the capital market and has the theme, ‘Innovation in capital markets: The panacea for exponential growth’ would hold in December 2022.

According to NGX, the awards would also reward adherence to high ethical standards, compliance with the rules and regulations of the Exchange, and other applicable laws and regulations.

The Chairman, NGX, Mr Abubakar Mahmoud, said, “NGX ‘Made Of Africa Awards’ is a landmark recognition platform that rewards and inspires excellence.

“We are proud to promote success stories and drive the culture of innovation while catalysing a vibrant African capital market ecosystem. With the awards, NGX showcases ‘The stock Africa is made of.”

The Chief Executive Officer, NGX, Mr. Temi Popoola, said, “In our continued quest to deliver a sustainable Nigerian capital market through cutting-edge innovation and exemplary leadership, NGX recognises notable institutions and individuals whose remarkable forward-looking initiatives have contributed immensely to the growth of the market in Nigeria and beyond.”