Abia government teams up with NCRIB to boost insurance education
Dr Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has announced the formation of a working committee to collaborate with the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) on insurance awareness in the state. The move was revealed during a business visit by NCRIB President Mrs Ekeoma Ezeibe and her delegation to the governor. Otti emphasized the importance of involving young professionals in the initiative, referencing the success of the Abia Leadership Academy. The partnership aims to make Abia a pilot state for insurance awareness and support upcoming industry events.
TLDR
- Dr Alex Otti has set up a high-level team to work with the NCRIB on practical ways to increase insurance awareness in Abia State.
- The initiative will use Abia as a pilot project for broader insurance education and engagement.
- Mrs Ekeoma Ezeibe highlighted the benefits of compulsory insurance, including job creation, investment encouragement, and consumer protection.
- The collaboration also aims to involve younger professionals for long-term sustainability, building on the Abia Leadership Academy's achievements.
- The upcoming CEOs’ Retreat of the Council is planned to be held in Abia State, furthering the state’s role in advancing insurance awareness.
