*As NAICOM keys into growing economy to $1trn by 2026
WorldStage Newsonline– The National Insurance Commission and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal have announced plans to explore collaborative opportunities to advance the diversification of the Nigerian economy.
The diversification move was echoed, when the Commissioner for Insurance/CEO, Mr. 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 National Insurance.
In his opening remark, Commissioner of Insurance, Mr Omosehin, reaffirmed the critical role of the insurance sector regulator in supervising, regulating, and safeguarding the interests of insurance policyholders.
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.
The Commissioner for Insurance also acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambitious goal of growing the Nigerian economy to $1 trillion 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.
On his part, Engr. Sani Mohammed Baba emphasised the importance of revenue generation, institutional expansion, and employment creation for Nigerians through collaborative efforts.
