Towards a World-class Capital Market

CLIENT: SECURITY AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

TYPE: DOCUMENTARY

SYNOPSIS

This documentary follows the journey of SEC from inception till production date- over a period of 52 years (1962-2014) bringing to light- the heart of the commission’s founding fathers.

SEC a Nigerian government agency with the significant obligation to regulate and develop the Nigerian Capital Market is achieving its responsibility via various strategic departments and systems within and outside the commission.

The commission’s aim in regulating the market is directed at protecting investors, proving market operators or participants and ensuring the integrity of the Capital Market- whilst in developing the market- SEC is concerned with supporting and encouraging investor’s participation in the market through enlightenment via television / radio seminars, Sec. School quiz/essay competitions, publications etc.

The project was shot on video with a running time of 57mins 30secs, the documentary is accessible for broadcast either as a series or as a full length docu-film on a variety of channels, in addition, the documentary can be used as an educational and enlightenment tool for every category of persons-. It also serves as an inspirational weapon in facilitating financial inclusion in Nigeria. SEC’s journey is unveiled via film archives, photo archives, interviews and re-enactments. Interviews were ran on a lot of matters that relates to SEC The interviews, archival footages, audio recordings (where a face to face interview cannot be obtained) and re-enactments are woven together by a voice over. Innovative uses of sound, music, graphic designs and acting/entertainment bring this journey alive. This insightful, educational and entertaining docu-film that appeals to younger and older viewers alike. The docu-film cuts through to the depth of an apex necessity in the heart of every Nigerian- financial stability. In the Nigerian fast growing economy, the possibilities in achieving this stability are endless- this documentary thus provides a focus or an angle that illuminates the eyes/hearts of every Nigerian desiring more from our financial system.