Odukale Urges Insurance Stakeholders On WAICA Conference Attendance

The chairman of the Local Organising Committee(LOC) of the 50th anniversary of the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA), Mrs. Bola Odukale has urged insurance stakeholders to attend the 50th anniversary of  WAICA holding in Nigeria.

Odukale, who is also the deputy chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association(NIA), said the conference will be a forum to also share ideas on how to move West African Insurance industry forward.

Stating that the event take place from 7 – 9 May 2023 in Victoria Island, Lagos, she said, there would be an elaborate ceremony which will include awards to past presidents and others who have contributed to the growth of the subregional body over the years.

Odukale called on all players in Nigerian insurance market, including underwriters, brokers, loss adjusters and surveyors to see the conference as a unique opportunity to make a lasting impression about the Nigerian market.

Noting that the events of the day will round off with an open forum which will be chaired by the president of WAICA, Mr. George Mensah, she added that, “there will be an awards night where the past presidents from the five English speaking West African countries and others who have supported WAICA since its inception will be honoured.”

Speaking on the award, Odukale said: “Our legend in the Nigerian Insurance market and a founding father of WAICA, Prof. J.O Irukwu, will be given an award at the 50th anniversary ceremony. It is good to celebrate him and others who have worked tirelessly to bring WAICA to the enviable position it now occupies.

“Other Nigerians listed for the award include; Alhaji Mohammed Kari, Dr. F.K. Lawal, Sir Ogala Osoka, Mr. Joe Ameh and  Alhaji Rotimi Fashola.The insurance regulators in WAICA member countries will also be recognized for their unflinching support to the body.”

“The fact that Nigeria is hosting this year’s 50th anniversary and Education Conference is yet another opportunity for Nigeria to showcase her hospitality.  It gives us a unique opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage”. Odukale stated

“It is a vote of confidence on the Nigeria insurance market and it creates an opportunity for networking and exchange of business information,” she noted.

WAICA is the Sub-Regional Association of Insurance Companies and Brokers in West Africa. The Association provides a platform for sharing business information and cross-fertilisation of ideas. It also provides the platform for knowledge sharing and amongst members networking.