NIA co-opts Lesi, Ikekhua, Oyinlade, Mimiko into Governing Council

Nike Popoola

The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has inaugurated new members to its Governing Council.

Mr. Gboyega Lesi, Managing Director of Leadway Assurance Company Limited, Mr. Andrew Ikekhua, Managing Director of NEM Insurance Plc, and Mr. Olalekan Oyinlade, Managing Director of emPLE General Insurance Limited have been re-coopted, while Mr. Tunde Mimiko of SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Limited has been newly co-opted.

A statement by the Head, Corp. Comm/Brand Management, NIA, Ajoke Adeyemi, today said these members, having been admitted officially into the NIA Governing Council during the November Council meeting at Insurers House on November 27, 2025, will serve a one-year tenure.

NIA Chairman, Mr. Kunle Ahmed, congratulated the new council members and expressed confidence in their abilities, while urging them to represent the association effectively and drive its growth and development.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Folashade Joseph, Mr. Bode Opadokun, Mr. Femi Asenuga and Mr. Lawrence Nazare have exited the present Governing Council of the NIA, having completed their tenures.