CISI Nigeria Members Parley on Benefits of Infrastructure Financing

In a strategic move to strengthen its members’ capacity , the National Advisory Council (NAC) of Nigeria Group of Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), has identified how to maximize investment opportunities in a volatile market, especially through infrastructure financing.

Besides, the Nigeria Members’ Forum, themed, “Exploring Opportunities in Volatile Market- Getting the best of Infrastructure Funding, Risk Management and Social Responsibility Investing,” held in Lagos recently, unveiled a blueprint of CISI activities in Nigeria for the rest of the year.

Speaking on ” Infrastructure Funding via Capital Market Instruments, , the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Limited, Mr Jude Chiemeka, explained that robust infrastructure was necessary to grow an economy and improve the quality of life. But Chiemeka, who was the Special Guest, noted that traditional funding sources like budgets and bank loans could not meet the growing demand for infrastructure investment.

The Assistant Director, Global Market Development, CISI, Mrs Helena Wilson, offered some tips on the activities for CISI Nigeria Group this year, saying: “There will be more options for renewal of membership , CISI shall continue to partner with more institutions, more education projects in the universities, including joint community development, increased media presence and exposure of members to new learning styles amongst others.”

Commenting on the Forum, the CISI Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr John Osuoha, urged the members to take advantage of numerous opportunities that it provides.