United Capital Commits To Financial Inclusion Advancement

United Capital Asset Management, a subsidiary of United Capital Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and investment knowledge.

The Company held the second edition of its flagship Investment Forum in Lagos with the theme, ‘Advancing Financial Inclusion through Investments: Bridging Nigeria’s Knowledge and Wealth Gap’. The event brought together dignitaries, capital market regulators, digital media innovators, and financial literacy advocates to examine how inclusive investments can accelerate sustainable economic growth.

Group CEO of United Capital, Peter Ashade, said, “when we launched the inaugural edition, our goal was simple: to create space for meaningful engagement on the role of the capital market in building wealth and driving inclusive economic growth. Today, that goal remains the same, but the urgency is even greater.”

He further noted that despite improvements in access to basic financial services, capital market participation remains critically low, leaving a vast pool of economic potential untapped.

The director-general of Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama advocated for structured and simplified channels to bring excluded Nigerians, especially those in the informal sector, into the capital market ecosystem.

He outlined how the reforms are designed to strengthen market integrity, enhance investor protection, and enable broader access to capital market opportunities, particularly for underserved populations.

Also, MD/CEO, United Capital Asset Management, Dr. Odiri Oginni, noted that “what people need is the understanding of finance, the understanding of risks, investments, returns and diversification. For us as capital market operators, we need to go beyond product presentation, but to give people actual information that would help them manage their finances properly.”

The forum showcased United Capital Asset Management’s leadership and convening power in shaping national conversations on economic development. As one of Nigeria’s largest asset managers, with over N1 trillion in assets under management and 10 mutual funds, the firm continues to expand its portfolio of accessible investment solutions. These include the recently launched Children Investment Fund, joining an inclusive lineup that already features funds tailored to women, ethical investors, impact-driven individuals, and everyday Nigerians looking to grow wealth securely.