FTC Celebrates 50 Years, Aims for Pan-African Growth

Financial Trust Company Limited (FTC), recognized as Nigeria’s first indigenous brokerage firm, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. During a press conference in Lagos, the firm’s Managing Director and Chairman, Omoniyi Ajayi, described this milestone as a testament to the enduring vision of sustaining trust within Nigeria's evolving capital market.

The anniversary is scheduled for a week in Lagos and reflects the confidence of FTC's clients and stakeholders in the broader financial ecosystem. Ajayi expressed optimism that the anniversary would drive greater awareness and encourage Nigerians to engage with the capital market as a viable avenue for wealth creation and economic empowerment.

Despite the potential of the Nigerian economy, market participation remains relatively low due to limited financial literacy and perceived barriers to access. FTC aims to evolve into a leading pan-African financial services group rooted in Nigeria, with plans to grow its presence across the continent.