Tinubu Renews Appointment of IST Boss, 12 others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of the Chairman as well as the appointment of new Members of the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST).
The approval followed the recommendations from the Minister of State for Finance, made pursuant to section 315 and 319 (2) of the Investments and Securities Act 2025.
Maria Anodere,
Acting Head Corporate Affairs Department of the IST in a statement said the
appointment marks a significant step towards strengthening the adjudicatory framework of the Nigerian Capital Market, as the new Members bring their rich experience in Capital Market, Law, Finance and public service to enhance the efficiency of the Tribunal in justice delivery and in promoting investors’ confidence.
The newly appointed members are:
Amos Isaac Azi Esq. Chairman, Gboyega Oyekanmi Member,
Felix Onwuneme Member, Shehu Lawal Mandiya member, Robert Uchenna Okwuego member,
Osaze Ize – Iyamu, Member,
Ummahani Ahmad Amin Member, Ali Sadiq Mohammed Member,
Olatunde M. Amolegbe Member, Udegbulam Athanatius Chukwuemeka Member, Orya Ungwaga Roberts Member, and
Kamarudee Oladosu Member.
The Investments and Securities Tribunal is a specialized adjudicatory body established to enable a timeous resolution of disputes and enforce rights arising from investments and securities transactions.
It is a very critical capital market infrastructure which serves to ensure fairness, transparency and integrity in our financial market, thereby promoting investors’ confidence.
