By Favour Pius
Stakeholders in insurance industry, led by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), have commended the author of a newly launched book on the sector’s evolution, describing the publication as significant contribution to industry knowledge and documentation.
The endorsement-came at the second anniversary of Daily Economy and launch of “Trends in Nigeria’s Insurance Industry (2005-2026) and Selected Insurance Icons” in Lagos, where regulators and operators highlighted the importance of credible data and institutional memory in driving sector growth.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Omosehin, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the insurance sector through sustained reforms and improved regulatory oversight.
Represented by NAICOM’s Director of Human Resources and Administration, Rasaaq Salami, described the past two decades as a defining period for the industry, shaped by reforms, innovation, and regulatory interventions that have enhanced financial inclusion and deepened market relevance.
He noted that the newly launched book provides a comprehensive account of the industry’s transformation, capturing key milestones in leadership, resilience, and institutional development.
Chairman of the occasion and Chairman of Prestige Insurance Brokers Limited, Prince Feyisayo Soyewo, praised the author’s consistency in documenting industry developments, describing the publication as a significant contribution to insurance education and knowledge advancement.
Also speaking, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, African Reinsurance Corporation, Corneille Karekezi, commended the growing influence of the work, noting that such effect continue to shape conversations within the sector.
Similarly, president of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) Yetunde Ilori, described the author as a dedicated professional whose versatility has contributed to the growth of industry-focused journalism.
The Chairman, the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Kunle Ahmed, represented by the Director-General, Bola Odukale, said the publication stands as a lasting industry reference that will continue to benefit stakeholders.
In the same vein, President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Ekeoma Ezeibe, applauded the professionalism behind the work, noting its increasing relevance within the insurance ecosystem.
The book reviewer and Chief Executive Officer, NCRIB, Tope Aderamola, noted that the publication captures critical milestones in Nigeria’s insurance industry over the past 20 years, providing both historical insight and forward-looking perspectives.
