By Bisi Bamishe
All is set for the hosting of the maiden Inspenonline Retirement Summit, holding tomorrow Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Radisson Hotel, Isaac John Street, Ikeja, Lagos.
The Convener of the Summit/Publisher Inspenonline Chuks Udo Okonta, said the event will commenced by 9:00am, adding that everything has been put in place to achieve a successful outcome.
He noted that the dignitaries expected at the event have confirmed attendance, whilst imploring the public to attend the event which is first of its kind in the country.
According to him, one of the main highlights of the event would be the unveiling of Insurfeel Initiative and donation of insurance covers to 10 lucky attendees.
He submitted that the donation is part of Insurfeel Initiative’s one million insurance covers donation agenda.
He stated that the organisation would be donating Uni-personal cover and School Fees Protection Plan to the uninsured at the event.
According to him, the Summit themed: Promoting Retirement Without Tears Through Insurance and Pension, would help set a new template for redefining retirement lifestyle.
Okonta appreciated all those that have made commitments to attend the event, which is first of its kind, whilst imploring those who seek knowledge on how to retirement comfortably to attend the event which is free.
He maintained that prominent amongst those attending the summit are: members of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA); Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC); Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC); Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) and Pension Desk Officers (PDOs).
Others are, members of informal sector, insurance operators, pension operators, lecturers, students, workers and retirees.
Okonta submitted that the
2024 Inspenonline Retirement Summit, was designed to provide the requisite knowledge needed to aid the public to effectively plan and enter retirement life smiling and also help those in retirement rediscover themselves.
“Why would you spend thousands of naira to attend retirement seminars, while you can get the needed knowledge for free,” he enquired.
The event, which he christened the University of Retirement, has Faculty Leaders, such as, Chairman of event, Past President Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN)/former Managing Director Sterlingb Assurance Limited, Fatai Lawal.
Special Guests of Honours
Commissioner for Insurance Sunday Thomas
Director General National Pension Commission (PenCom) Mrs. Aisha Dahir-Umar
Special Guests
Past President Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Sir. Muftau Oyegunle
Chairman, Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Olusegun Omosehin
Chief Executive Officer, Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria, Agudah Oguche;
President Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Edwin Igbiti
President Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Babatunde Oguntade
Chairman, NSIA Insurance Limited, Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade
Former Managing Director Sanlam Nigeria, Val Ojumah
Keynote Speaker
Founder & Managing Director, ZER Consulting Africa, Adeolu Adewumi-Zer
Paper Discussants
Managing Director Motodols Consults/former Director General, Lagos State Pension Commission, Mrs. Folashade Onanuga
Founder, Mutual Aid Specialists, Adetola Adegbayi
Managing Director Universal Insurance Plc, Benedict Ujoatuonu
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Crusadersterling Pensions Limited, Rotimi Adebiyi.
Managing Director Heirs Life Assurance Limited, Niyi Onifade
Managing Director Sanlam Nigeria, Tunde Mimiko
Director General, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, Adewale Oyerinde
National Chairman, Forum of Pension Desk Officers, Nze Peter Nze.
Okonta appreciated companies and individuals that have so far supported the event morally and financially, whilst imploring good spirited individuals and organisations to also support the initiative.
He also implored the public to embrace the act of donating insurance to their family members and loved one, stressing that it is cheaper to donate insurance than contribute money when mishap occurs.
