Experts target greater contribution of insurance, pension sectors to economy

Experts in insurance and pension industry will be deliberating on how to enhance insurance and pension sector contributions to the economy at the 5th Anniversary of ‘Businesstoday’ lecture and award slated to hold in Lagos this month.

Aisha Dahir-Umar, acting director general, PenCom, and Akin Ogunbiyi, chairman, Mutual Benefits Group will be among dignitaries that will speak at the event.

Nkechi Nnaeche, editor-in-chief/CEO of Businesstoday said that experts have been drawn from insurance and pension sectors would be on hand to speak on the Theme paper: “Repositioning the Nigerian Economy: Insurance And Pension Industry Perspective”

She said efforts will be geared towards finding solutions on both sectors will be further strengthened for wealth creation for policy holders, contributors and retirees and as well as investors.

The event scheduled to hold Tuesday August 28th, 2018 at Sheraton Hotels & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos, according to her will also feature the launching of BusinessToday Magazine and award presentation in different category to insurance and pension companies as well as individuals that distinguished themselves in 2017 would be celebrated.

She said the yearly award was designed to celebrate creativity and excellent performances exhibited by individuals and organisation and by extension deepen insurance and pension awareness in the country.