The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, will on Wednesday deliver the keynote address at the maiden Nigeria Stablecoin Summit, scheduled to be held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.
Billed as the first stablecoin summit in Africa, the event is expected to position Nigeria at the centre of discussions on digital asset regulation and the future of money on the continent.
According to the organisers, the Africa Stablecoin Network, the summit will bring together regulators, innovators, developers, founders, and investors to explore the role of stablecoins in transforming financial services across Africa.
Agama is expected to speak on the SEC’s efforts in championing responsible digital asset innovation while prioritising investor protection and market growth.
Under his leadership, the commission has deepened its involvement in the regulation of crypto assets, making Nigeria one of the few African countries to officially license cryptocurrency exchanges.
“This is a very special gathering, a pivotal moment that will shape the future of payments in Nigeria and beyond,” the President of the Africa Stablecoin Network, Nathaniel Luz, said in a statement on Tuesday.
He noted that while stablecoins remain a controversial topic in many parts of the world, Africa has embraced them as financial infrastructure for remittances, business payments, and digital commerce.
Joining Dr. Agama at the summit are several industry leaders, including the President of the Africa Stablecoin Network, Nathaniel Luz; the Founding Partner of Future Africa, Iyin Aboyeji; the Co-Lead of Superteam NG, Harri Obi; the Ecosystem Lead (Africa) at Lisk, Chidubem Emelumadu; and the Chief Executive Officer of Zabira Technologies, Isaac John.
The event will feature high-level panel sessions, interactive workshops, and a $10,000 startup pitch competition designed to spotlight emerging fintech solutions.
In addition, an undergraduate essay contest will run alongside the summit to encourage the participation of young people in shaping Africa’s digital finance landscape.
The organisers said the summit would serve as a platform to advance conversations on the future of digital currency in Africa and foster collaboration between regulators and innovators.
