As part of building the business case for establishing Contisx Securities Exchange, we conducted extensive studies and focus group engagements across different demographics in Nigeria. One finding stood out clearly: many Nigerian students and graduates have limited awareness of the opportunities available within the capital market ecosystem. While banking remains relatively well understood, the capital market industry is still largely unfamiliar to many young people.
As we probed deeper, we discovered that only a small number of students could explain the roles of brokers, dealers, custodians, registrars, exchanges, market makers, issuing houses, and other capital market operators. In contrast, most participants had a basic understanding of what bankers do. The implication was clear: there is a significant knowledge gap regarding the institutions that mobilize capital, facilitate investment, and support economic growth.
The conclusion from our research was straightforward: we must work to deepen the knowledge component in the sector. To help address this gap, Tekedia Institute has developed an 8-week Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the industry, its institutions, products, career opportunities, and economic significance.
This initiative will be followed by the launch of the Contisx Academic and Research Network (CARN) as soon as we begin operations in Sept, alongside the establishment of Capital Market Labs in selected universities. These schools will be tasked to educate their communities, including citizens and potentials issuers about the promises in the capital market.
Our goal is simple: to build a new generation of market participants, researchers, innovators, and professionals who understand the mechanics of capital formation and can contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Nigeria’s capital market.
The Masterclass has 14 modules, and I am happy to note that Modules 1 and 2 are up. The courseware from our faculty is a masterpiece of knowledge for the masterclass! If the capital market is the largest component of Nigeria’s GDP, we must be equipped to play in it. Happy that Tekedia Institute is supporting here.
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