By Obas Esiedesa
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide campaign to help investors and beneficiaries recover unclaimed dividends and inherited investments, as part of efforts to strengthen investor protection and reduce dormant assets in Nigeria’s capital market.
The initiative which was unveiled in Abuja through the Probate/Unclaimed Monies Awareness and Investor Clinic, seeks to educate investors, beneficiaries and estate executors on probate procedures, estate administration and the process for accessing inherited financial assets.
Speaking at the event, SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, said the Commission was addressing a long-standing challenge that has prevented many families from accessing investments left behind by deceased relatives.
He noted that many beneficiaries encounter difficulties obtaining probate, letters of administration, death certificates and other documents required to claim shares, dividends and other financial assets.
