BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI

L-R: General Manager, Production, Punch Nigeria Limited, Mr Olayinka Popoola, President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Mrs. Yetunde Ilori; Publisher, Daily Economy, Nike Popoola; Chairman of Prestige Insurance Brokers Limited, Prince (Dr.) Feyisayo Soyewo, MFR; Director, Human Resources & Administration, National Insurance Commission, Mr. Rasaaq Salami; President and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe, FCIB, during Daily Economy’s second anniversary and launch of an insurance book titled “Trends in Nigeria’s Insurance Industry (2005–2025) & Selected Insurance Icons, ” in Lagos on Tuesday

The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s insurance sector through robust reforms and enhanced regulation.

Speaking at the second anniversary of Daily Economy and launch of the book titled “Trends in Nigeria’s Insurance Industry (2005–2025) & Selected Insurance Icons” in Lagos, Omosehin described the past two decades as a transformative period for the industry.

Represented by the Director of Human Resources and Administration at NAICOM, Rasaaq Salami, he said sustained reforms, innovation, and regulatory interventions have driven growth, financial inclusion, and industry relevance.

He commended Daily Economy and the author, Nike Popoola, noting that her dedication, consistency, and depth of coverage have culminated in an exceptional body of work. He described the book as a strategic documentation of transformation, leadership, resilience, and institutional evolution.

Chairman of the occasion, the Chairman of Prestige Insurance Brokers Limited, Prince (Dr.) Feyisayo Soyewo, MFR , applauded Popoola for her relentless efforts in documenting industry activities, particularly her contribution to insurance education and knowledge development.

The Group Managing Director/CEO of African Reinsurance Corporation, Dr. Corneille Karekezi, who was the Special Guest of Honour, also praised the publisher, noting that her stories are being consistently read.

Similarly, President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Mrs. Yetunde Ilori, described Popoola as a hardworking journalist committed to the growth and development of the industry, adding that her versatility has driven Daily Economy’s progress over the past two years.

Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association, Mr. Kunle Ahmed, represented by the Director-General, NIA, Mrs. Bola Odukale, said Popoola is a valuable asset to the insurance industry, noting that her new book has become a lasting documentary that will outlive its author.

President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Ekeoma Ezeibe, also applauded the publisher’s exemplary character, noting that it is positively impacting her platform, which continues to grow rapidly.

Popoola previously worked at Punch Nigeria Limited, where she rose to the position of assistant editor before becoming the publisher of Daily Economy.

Representing the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of PUNCH, Joseph Adeyeye, the General Manager, Production, Olayinka Popoola, paid tribute to her transition from a distinguished journalist to an industry authority.

“Nike was an outstanding reporter, hardworking, disciplined, and deeply committed to excellence. It is no surprise that the same depth she brought to journalism at PUNCH has produced this important book. She has risen to become one of the few authorities who have codified their experience for the advancement of the sector,” Adeyeye said.

The book reviewer and CEO of NCRIB, Tope Adaramola, also commended the publication, noting that it reflects key industry milestones in the period under review.

Popoola said the publication embodies Daily Economy’s commitment to deepening financial literacy, preserving institutional memory, and contributing to knowledge within the insurance ecosystem.