The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has pledged to further collaborate and support the police, including organising workshops and trainings for Divisional Traffic Officers to improve their knowledge on insurance business, particularly third-party motor insurance.
The commitment was made by the NIA Director General, Mrs. Bola Odukale, when she led a team on a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Jimoh.
In a statement, Mrs. Adejoke Adeyemi, Head, Corporate Communications/Brand Management of the NIA, the DIrector General’s team felicitated Jimoh on his appointment and lauded the police for their role in improving compliance with the Third-Party Motor Insurance Policy policy since enforcement began on February 1, 2025.
As part of efforts to enhance collaboration on the insurance policy, Odukale appreciated the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for championing the enforcement, adding that the collaboration has significantly improved compliance across the country.
Mrs. Odukale noted that the visit underscores NIA’s commitment to promoting industry growth and protecting the interests of the insuring public, and emphasised the importance of motor insurance policy, noting that many motorists underestimate its value and benefits.
Responding, CP Jimoh commended the role insurance plays and assured the NIA team that the police would continue to enforce the policy, as directed by the Inspector General of Police.
He said the IGP took the policy enforcement seriously, and had directed all states
police commands across the country to send daily reports on enforcement to the NPF headquarters, and highlighted the need for insurance education, especially, tackling fake insurance certificates.
Members of the NIA that accompanied the Director General on the courtesy visit are, Mr. Lanre Ojuola, Director of Operations; Mr. Soji Oni, Controller, Technical, and Ajoke Adeyemi, Head of Corporate Communication and Brand Management.
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