By Dipo Olowookere
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc will on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, launch a campaign called The Stock Africa is Made of.
This campaign comes on the back of the successful transformation of the defunct Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) to the NGX Group and its three subsidiaries – Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, NGX Regulation (NGX RegCo) Limited and NGX Real Estate (NGX RelCo) Limited.
The Stock Africa is Made of was designed to project the NGX Group’s new positioning and commitment to the African financial markets as a leading capital market infrastructure provider, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.
The initiative will amplify NGX Group’s new brand identity and spotlight the growth potential of the African continent.
Business Post gathered that the virtual unveiling of the campaign on Tuesday would be moderated by popular broadcaster/compere, IK Osakioduwa, while Innocent 2Baba Idibia and Chike will serenade the guests.
Those expected to grace the occasion are the Chairman of NGX Group, Mr Abimbola Ogunbanjo; Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed; the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr Lamido Yuguda; and the Chairman of Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote.
Others are the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu; the President of Toronto Raptors, Mr Masai Ujiri; the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NGX Limited, Mr Temi Popoola; and the CEO of NGX RegCo, Ms Tinuade Awe.
Also, participants who wish to attend the virtual launch of the campaign can register via https://ngxgroup.com/the-stock-africa-is-made-of.
Speaking ahead of the programme, the CEO of NGX Group, Mr Oscar Onyema, disclosed that, “The Stock Africa is Made of is designed to reinforce the message that we are fully equipped and better positioned to champion the development of new and improved experiences for the benefit of domestic, regional and foreign stakeholders.”
“Built around the new corporate identity, the campaign emphasises the vibrancy and dynamism of NGX Group and its subsidiaries.
“It provides stakeholders with an immersive experience through creative messaging and opportunities for direct engagement with the brand.
“Our goal is not only to celebrate this pivotal point in our journey but to also show our stakeholders that we are ready and able to explore new frontiers in our quest to be the partner and platform of choice for meeting their business, financial and investment objectives,” he added.