By Rosemary Iwunze
The outgoing President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN, Mrs. Yetunde Ilori, has said that her flagship initiative, tagged ‘EPIC’, succeeded in bridging the critical knowledge gap between insurance practitioners and consumers.
Ilori stated that EPIC, which stands for Education, Professionalism, Institutional Recognition and Capacity Building, contributed in driving financial literacy and deeper market penetration.
Ilori disclosed this yesterday, during her valedictory victual press conference held in Lagos, where she reviewed her two-year tenure and highlighted the major milestones recorded under her administration.
She pledged her unwavering commitment to the continuous growth and development of the Nigerian insurance industry even as she prepares to step down from the institute’s leadership.
Reflecting on the progress made during her presidency, Ilori stated that the strategic direction of her administration was fully guided by her E.P.I.C framework, which laid the foundation for the highly successful maiden Insurance Industry Week Celebration, an event designed to celebrate outstanding professional excellence, foster innovation, and enhance public confidence in the sector.
A major highlight of her tenure was the strategic repositioning of the College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM), as under her watch, the college has evolved into a dependable hub for human resource development and technical capacity building within the financial services sector.
She also emphasized that the achievements recorded during her presidency were made possible through deliberate and collaborative partnerships with other arms of the insurance industry, notably the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), and various broker associations.
She said: “I feel deeply fulfilled as I hand over the mantle. My commitment to the insurance sector does not end with my presidency, I will continue to serve the industry in every capacity possible to ensure its long-term stability and success.”
