Tracking my stock and have it in my possession

This is a very important question—and you’re not alone. Many people who bought shares through bank branches (like Fidelity Bank Plc) face this same issue.
Right now, the truth is: 👉 You likely own the shares, but you don’t yet have full control or visibility.
Let me guide you step-by-step in simple terms.
🔑 First: Understand where your shares are
When you bought shares at the bank:
The shares are kept in a system called Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS)
This is like a bank vault for shares in Nigeria
👉 So your shares are not lost—they are stored electronically.
📌 Why you cannot track it yet
Because you probably don’t have direct access to:
Your CSCS account (CHN number)
A stockbroker platform/app
The bank only helped you buy, not manage.
✅ What “full possession” really means
To truly control your shares, you need:
Your CHN (Clearing House Number)
A stockbroker account
Access to monitor (app or statement)
🛠️ Step-by-step: What you should do now
1. Go back to the Fidelity Bank branch (or contact them)
Ask them clearly:
“Please give me my CSCS CHN number and the stockbroker used for my share purchase.”
You need:
Your CHN
Name of the broker that executed the trade
2. Open an account with a stockbroker
Examples in Nigeria:
Meristem Securities
CardinalStone Securities
ARM Securities
Tell them:
“I already bought shares through Fidelity Bank, I want to link and manage my CSCS account.”
3. Link your CSCS to the broker
The broker will:
Connect your CHN to their platform
Allow you to:
See your shares
Sell anytime
Receive dividends properly
4. Request your CSCS statement
Very important:
Ask for:
“My CSCS statement of account”
This will show:
All shares you own
Quantity
Companies
5. Set up e-dividend (so you receive money directly)
Register for e-dividend with your bank so that:
Dividends go straight to your account
No missing payments
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
Thinking bank = full investment platform ❌
Not collecting CHN ❌
Not linking to a broker ❌
🧠 Simple analogy
Right now:
You bought land (shares)
But you don’t have the documents (CHN + broker access)
👉 What we’re doing is helping you collect your ownership papers and control
🚨 Important check
If you bought shares long ago and:
Don’t know CHN
Don’t know broker
👉 Don’t worry—this can still be traced using:
Your name
Phone number
Bank details
👍 Final summary
To track and control your shares:
Get your CHN from Fidelity Bank
Open account with a stockbroker
Link your shares
Start monitoring through app or CSCS statement