L-R: Frank Aigbogun, Co-founder Business Day, Onome Komolafe, Divisional Head, Business Service & Client Experience, CSCS Plc, Tobe Nnadozie, Divisional Head, Business Technology & Innovation, CSCS Plc, Edidiong Inwang, Media Relations Officer, CSCS Plc
Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, Nigeria’s premier capital market infrastructure, has been honoured for its outstanding contributions to the financial services industry.
CSCS received the prestigious Capital Market Infrastructure Developer of the Year award, at the 12th Business Day Banks and other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Lagos Continental Hotel.
The BAFI Awards serve as a benchmark of excellence within Nigeria’s financial services sector, recognizing organizations, teams, and individuals who demonstrate unparalleled commitment to delivering quality financial services across diverse client segments.
Haruna Jalo-Waziri, MD/CEO of CSCS Plc, noted that this award is a testimony of it’s outstanding performance in the development of Nigeria’s capital market.
“This award highlights our unwavering commitment to driving innovation and resilience in Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure. At CSCS, we believe in the power of collaboration and forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders and enhance the integrity of our market.”
“Our journey toward excellence is guided by our visionary board, driven by a team of dedicated professionals, and supported by loyal customers and stakeholders. This award is for them, as their unwavering support makes our achievements possible.”
Onome Komolafe, Divisional Head, Business Services & Client Experience at the company who received the award on behalf of the company stated “it’s role as a pillar in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem reflects our dedication to enhancing capital market services. This award fuels our determination to continuously elevate client experience and solidify our position as a trusted infrastructure provider.”
It’s commitment to excellence has consistently earned it annual recognition at the Business Day BAFI Awards. Previously, it was named Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Advocate of the Year in 2023, Depository and Custody Company of the Year for 2022 and 2021, Securities Services Company of the Year in 2022, and Continental Leader in Post-trade and Custody Services in 2019.
As it looks toward the future, the company remains focused on leveraging advanced technology and strategic partnerships to reinforce its leadership in Nigeria’s capital market.
About CSCS
CSCS is a Public Limited Company with a diversified shareholder base, including the Nigerian Stock Exchange, some of the largest banks in Nigeria, private equity firms, investment banks and other corporate and individual shareholders.
With over two decades of operation, serving as the Central Securities Depository for the Nigerian Capital Market.
