The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the National Pension Commission (PenCom), and several prominent players in the insurance and pension sectors have confirmed their participation in the 2024 annual national conference of the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE). This eagerly awaited 9th edition of the conference will be held on October 8, 2024, at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Lekki-Ajah Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos, starting at 9 a.m.
Heavyweight sponsors of this year’s event include industry leaders like Sanlam Nigeria, NEM Insurance, Africa Reinsurance Corporation, AIICO Insurance, KBL Insurance, Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Leadway Assurance, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Access Pensions, Sovereign Trust Insurance, Linkage Assurance, Nigerian Council of Registered Brokers, and Premium Pensions.
Under the theme “Towards a $1 Trillion Economy: Roles of Insurance and Pension Sectors,” the conference will delve into the critical contributions of the insurance and pension industries toward achieving Nigeria’s ambitious $1 trillion economy target by 2026, as projected by the present administration. Dr. Afolabi Olowookere, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Analysts Data Services and Resources, will deliver the keynote address, offering deep insights into how these sectors can drive economic expansion and financial resilience in the evolving Nigerian market.
Former Commissioner for Insurance and ex-Managing Director/CEO of FBS Reinsurance Limited, Mr. Fola Daniel, will chair the event, ensuring an engaging and impactful discussion. The panel of experts includes distinguished industry figures such as Mr. Tunde Mimiko, Managing Director/CEO of Sanlam Life Insurance Limited; Mr. Adeyemi Mayadenu, Executive Director, Technical at NEM Insurance Plc; Mr. Wale Okunrinboye, Chief Investment Officer of Access Pensions; Mr. Oluseye Olusoga, Managing Director/CEO of Parthian Partners Limited; and Mr. Oguche Agudah, CEO of PenOp.
The event will also feature notable Special Guests of Honour, including Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance/CEO of NAICOM, and Mrs. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, Acting Director-General of PenCom. Their presence underscores the strategic importance of this conference in shaping the future of Nigeria’s insurance and pension sectors.
NAIPE Chairperson, Mrs. Nkechi Naeche-Esezobor, emphasized the significance of the theme, pointing out the pressing need for stakeholders in the insurance and pension sectors to align with the economic realities on the ground. “The conference will bring to the fore the steps needed to ensure these sectors remain relevant and adaptable to Nigeria’s unfolding economic landscape,” she stated. The gathering is expected to draw over 250 participants, including representatives from the finance industry, organized private sectors, trade unions, and associations.
With the combined expertise and influence of the participating organizations and sponsors, the 2024 NAIPE National Conference is set to play a pivotal role in driving dialogue and action toward achieving Nigeria’s economic goals.
