Uwaleke to be honoured on contributions to capital market

Renowned economist and Nigeria’s first Professor of Capital Market Studies, Professor Uche Uwaleke, is set to be recognized with a Special Academic Excellence Award at the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards in Lagos. Professor Uwaleke is being honoured for his contributions to capital market education, policy advocacy, and thought leadership in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. “Professor […]

Renowned economist and Nigeria’s first Professor of Capital Market Studies, Professor Uche Uwaleke, is set to be recognized with a Special Academic Excellence Award at the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards in Lagos.

Professor Uwaleke is being honoured for his contributions to capital market education, policy advocacy, and thought leadership in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.

“Professor Uwaleke has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between market theory and policy execution,” the award citation reads.  

It added that Emomotimi Agama will deliver keynote address at the forthcoming inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards (NCMA).

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“Through decades of academic work, public engagement, and advisory roles, he has deepened investor education and helped shape critical reforms in Nigeria’s capital market.” 

“A consistent voice on capital market development, Uwaleke has contributed to a deeper understanding of the interplay between academic theories and business practices in areas such as monetary policy, market regulation, and investor behavior.

“His insights have influenced government strategies on market reforms, financial inclusion, and capital market growth,” the statement further explained.