NAICOM, RMAFC explore avenues to advance economic diversification

The Commissioner for Insurance/CEO, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM),  Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, and his management team welcomed the members of the Constitutional Committee on “Mobilisation and Diversification” of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, led by Engr. Sani Mohammed Baba, during their working visit to the  Commission.

The primary agenda was to explore collaborative opportunities to advance the diversification of the Nigerian economy.

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Omosehin, in his opening remarks  reaffirmed the critical role of the insurance sector regulator in supervising, regulating, and safeguarding the interests of insurance policyholders.

L-R: RMAFC Commissioner Rep Bauchi State, Engr. Mohammed Sani Baba; Commissioner for Insurance/CEO, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin; and RMAFC Commissioner Rep Zamfara State, Alh. Abubakar Sadiq A. Gusau, during a visit to NAICOM Iin Abuja on Tuesday.

He highlighted insurance’s pivotal role in mobilising savings for long-term developmental projects and enabling businesses to thrive while managing risks effectively.

He also stressed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring insurance companies meet their obligations, thus contributing to the sustainability of the economy.

Engr. Sani Mohammed Baba in his remarks  emphasised the importance of revenue generation, institutional expansion, and employment creation for Nigerians through collaborative efforts.

The Commissioner for Insurance also acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s ambitious goal of growing the Nigerian economy to one trillion United States Dollars ($1tn) by 2026.

He expressed the insurance sector’s intent to significantly contribute to this objective. Additionally, he mentioned ongoing efforts to embed insurance within the National Credit Scheme to ensure its sustainability.

Omosehin also highlighted the need for continuous advocacy and sensitization of government institutions about the vital role of insurance in national economic development.

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