REX Insurance Chairman calls for stronger insurance, pension frameworks to boost economic growth
L-R: Head of Operations, Parthian Pensions Limited, Mr. Adetunbi Ashaye; Group Deputy Managing Director, Afrinvest, Victor Ndukauba; Managing Director/CEO, Rex Insurance Ltd, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu; immediate past Commissioner for Insurance and Chairman of the occasion, Olorundare Sunday Thomas; Chairperson, Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE), Nkechi Naeche-Esezobor; Director, Legal, Enforcement and Market Development, NAICOM, Talmiz Usman and Head, Corporate Communications, National Pension Commission (PenCom), Mr. Ibrahim Buwai, during the 2025 NAIPE annual conference/10th anniversary, themed 'Strengthening Insurance and Pension Frameworks for Better Economy,' in Lagos, on Tuesday.
Rex Insurance Limited, Nigeria’s preferred insurance company, recently sponsored the 10th Anniversary Conference of Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE) which held on September 16, 2025, in Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos . This esteemed event had in attendance industry professionals, stakeholders, regulators, corporate communications professionals and members of the Association, who came together to celebrate the achievements of NAIPE and promote collaboration and unity within the insurance and pension sectors.
Mr. Ike Chioke, Chairman, Rex Insurance Limited, who is also the Group Managing Director (GMD), Afrinvest Limited, was a Special Guest at the event, during which he delivered a paper on “Strengthening Insurance and Pension Frameworks for a Better Economy”, where he emphasized the need to strengthen the frameworks to ensure long- term economic stability and financial inclusion.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Chioke, who was represented by Mr. Victor Nduka uba, Group Deputy Managing Director (GDMD), Afrinvest Limited, commended the Association for its role in advancing public understanding of the insurance and pension sectors. “The work of NAIPE in demystifying industry practices and promoting awareness has contributed immensely to the growth of these vital sectors,” he said.
According to Mr. Ike Chioke, “Insurance and pensions as “twin pillars of financial security that not only protect against risks but also mobilize long-term capital and foster sustainable growth. They are not mere financial products; they are the backbones for a resilient economy,” he noted. To transform these sectors into engines of economic growth, we must strengthen their frameworks at all levels, he further added.
Nothing that immense progress has been made by the insurance and pension sectors of the economy, Mr. Chioke acknowledged the need to address emerging challenges around ESG integration, AI, cybersecurity, and the evolving dynamics of work, including the gig economy.
In conclusion, the Chairman of Rex Insurance Limited called for greater collaboration among stakeholders, increased public awareness, and sustained regulatory innovation to ensure the continued impact of reforms. He also congratulated NAIPE on its 10th anniversary and expressed optimism that the Association will continue to play a vital role in shaping the future of Nigeria’s financial services landscape.
In attendance were the Former Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Sunday Thomas, Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, Director-General National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, the MD/CE of Rex Insurance, Mrs. Ebelechukwu B. Nwachukwu and the Executive Director, Business Development, Mr. Sunny Uwagboi.
