NAICOM , new NCRIB President reaffirm commitment to stronger collaboration

Mariam Abeeb

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and newly elected President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe, has reaffirmed commitment to stronger collaboration and market professionalism.
This was made known during a courtesy visit by the president and her members of Governing Council, to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
This visit is Mrs. Ezeibe’s first official engagement with NAICOM following her formal investiture as the 17th President and third female leader of the Council.
The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen existing ties, review ongoing reforms, and align on key priorities under the National Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA 2025).
The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, described her leadership as “a major milestone for the Council and a reflection of the increasing strength and influence of women in the insurance profession.”
“We truly value the relationship between NAICOM and NCRIB. As we continue to implement NIIRA 2025, we see the brokerage community as a critical partner in promoting market discipline, driving professionalism, and rebuilding the confidence of Nigerians in the insurance sector. We look forward to a productive and fulfilling collaboration under your leadership.”
In her remark, the newly elected president noted that her administration would focus strongly on: Strengthening the compliance culture among brokers, Improving documentation and communication processes, Enhancing the professional image of the brokerage subsector.
She also clarified that many of the historical compliance issues were not acts of negligence, but often administrative oversights.
She assured the Commissioner that the new leadership is committed to addressing these gaps and deepening engagement with NAICOM to foster clarity and shared understanding across the market.
The meeting reinforced the longstanding relationship between NAICOM and NCRIB and highlighted a shared commitment to deepening professionalism, strengthening compliance, and driving sustainable growth in the insurance industry.
As reforms under NIIRA 2025 continue, both institutions reaffirmed their pledge to work together to build a more competitive, inclusive, and trusted insurance sector for the benefit of all Nigerians.