Nigeria hosts 2026 Ecowas Brown Card scheme first zonal meeting in lagos
The Nigerian National Bureau of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme is pleased to announce that Nigeria will host the 2026 First Zonal Meeting of the ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme, scheduled to hold from April 13 to April 16, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos.
The ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme serves as a regional motor insurance mechanism guaranteeing compensation for third-party victims of road traffic accidents involving foreign motorists within member countries, thereby facilitating safe and seamless cross-border movement across the West African sub-region.
The Zonal Meeting constitutes a critical component of the Scheme’s regional governance and operational framework, providing a platform for engagement among National Bureaux, regulatory authorities, insurance operators, and other key stakeholders within the ECOWAS sub-region.
The meeting will focus on advancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the Scheme, particularly in the areas of cross-border claims settlement, operational standardisation, and institutional collaboration.
The theme of the meeting, “The Digital Divide: Managing Change in the Brown Card Operational Strategy for Effective Cross-Border Claims Settlement,” reflects the growing imperative for digital integration and harmonisation of processes across member states.
Key areas of deliberation will include: Strengthening cross-border claims management frameworks; Enhancing data integrity, transparency, and real-time processing; Addressing operational and technological disparities among member states; and promoting regulatory alignment and institutional coordination
Participation at the meeting will include a broad spectrum of stakeholders across the ECOWAS sub-region, comprising Industry Leaders, Regulatory Authorities, National Bureaux, and other key stakeholders.
The Nigerian National Bureau reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen regional integration, enhance operational efficiency, and uphold the integrity of the ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme.
