By Maxwell Okoye
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity and Justice has thrown its weight behind renowned chartered stockbroker and financial strategist, Sir Sterling Ellis, applauding his exceptional contributions to the growth and transformation of Nigeria’s capital market and describing him as one of the country’s foremost architects of sustainable economic development.
The Coalition, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator and Convener, Comrade James Okoronkwo, said Sir Sterling Ellis has consistently demonstrated uncommon patriotism, professional excellence and visionary leadership in advancing policies capable of positioning Nigeria’s capital market as a major catalyst for economic prosperity and long-term national development.
According to Comrade Okoronkwo, the Coalition’s endorsement follows the highly successful colloquium organised by the Association of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (ACMAN) on June 29, 2026, where policymakers, academics, regulators, investors and market operators gathered to deliberate on strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s financial markets and accelerating economic growth.
He noted that the event, under the leadership of ACMAN President, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, provided an important platform for intellectual engagement and policy dialogue, successfully bridging the gap between academic research and practical market realities.
The Coalition described Sir Sterling Ellis’s presentation at the colloquium as one of the major highlights of the event, saying his address offered practical, innovative and forward-looking solutions capable of repositioning Nigeria’s capital market to attract long-term domestic, foreign and diaspora investments.
According to the statement, Sir Ellis passionately advocated comprehensive reforms aimed at deepening market confidence, strengthening regulatory institutions, expanding investment opportunities and creating a more resilient financial ecosystem capable of supporting Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy.
“Sir Sterling Ellis has consistently proven that he is not merely a participant in Nigeria’s financial sector but one of the patriotic architects shaping its future. His presentation at the ACMAN colloquium was a masterclass in strategic economic thinking, offering practical solutions on how the capital market can become a powerful instrument for national transformation,” Comrade James Okoronkwo stated.
He added that the Coalition was particularly impressed by Sir Ellis’s emphasis on stronger collaboration between academic institutions and market practitioners, noting that such partnerships would encourage research-driven innovations, develop new financial instruments and unlock sustainable funding for critical infrastructure, industrialisation and national development.
The Coalition further praised Prof. Uche Uwaleke for his visionary leadership of ACMAN, describing the colloquium as timely and impactful at a period when Nigeria requires bold ideas and evidence-based economic policies to stimulate inclusive growth.
According to Comrade Okoronkwo, the Coalition believes that the synergy between respected academics and experienced market professionals, exemplified by Prof. Uche Uwaleke and Sir Sterling Ellis, represents the type of strategic collaboration needed to reposition Nigeria’s economy for global competitiveness.
The Coalition also highlighted Sir Sterling Ellis’s longstanding advocacy for structural reforms within Nigeria’s capital market and his unwavering commitment to mobilising diaspora investments into productive sectors of the economy.
It noted that through several initiatives, including his advocacy for stronger financial linkages between Nigerians in the diaspora and local investment institutions, as well as his support for initiatives such as the proposed Nigerian Federal Credit Union in the diaspora, Si
