The Business Journal Annual Lecture 2024 is set to highlight the critical role of the insurance industry in catalyzing sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. Themed “Repositioning the Insurance Industry to Drive Sustainable Economic Growth in Nigeria,” the event will be held on November 26, 2024, in Lagos. Key industry leaders, including the Managing Director and CEO of Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited, Mr. Akinjide Orimolade, will be delivering the keynote address, while Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, the Commissioner for Insurance, will serve as the special guest of honor.
Mr. Akinjide Orimolade, a seasoned chartered insurer with over 32 years of experience, is renowned for his leadership in pioneering insurance startups and transforming firms within the industry. He has played a pivotal role in mentoring young professionals and has held prestigious positions, including Deputy President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria. His insights during the lecture are expected to focus on the potential of the insurance sector to drive long-term growth across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Publisher of Business Journal Media Group, Prince Cookey, emphasized that the annual lecture aims to assess the insurance sector’s contributions, its challenges, and its future trajectory. The event will serve as a platform to evaluate the industry’s impact over the past decade and forecast its role in shaping Nigeria’s economic landscape over the next 10 years.
