President Bola Tinubu, has approved the renewal of the appointment of Amos Azi as Chairman of the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST).

This is just as the President also appointed new members to the board of the Tribunal.

According to acting Head of Corporate Affairs Department of IST, Maria Anodere, the appointment 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.

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 as Chairman while the members are: Gboyega Oyekanmi, Felix Onwuneme, Shehu Lawal Mandiya, Robert Uchenna Okwuego, and Osaze Ize - Iyamu.

Other members include: Ummahani Ahmad Amin, Ali Sadiq Mohammed, Olatunde M. Amolegbe, Udegbulam Athanatius Chukwuemeka, Orya Ungwaga Roberts, and Kamarudee Oladosu.

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.