The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has pledged its support for the insurance industry 12- months recapitalisation exercise.

Hussaini Magaji, Registrar General of CAC, made the pledge during a courtesy by the managenent of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM ) in Abuja.

The meeting centered on discussing the implementation of the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, with a focus on collaborative efforts to ensure a smooth transition.

Segun Omosehin, commissioner for Insurance (CFI) expressed gratitude to the Registrar General for the warm reception and acknowledged the CAC’s management for their ongoing support and collaboration.

He highlighted key provisions of NIIRA 2025, emphasizing the importance of CAC’s support in meeting the 12-month timeline for recapitalization stipulated in the Act.

In response, Magaji thanked the CFI and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s vision for a robust economy.

He noted the long-standing partnership between CAC and NAICOM in promoting the growth of the Nigerian economy. The Registrar General assured the CFI of CAC’s support for the insurance industry reforms, pledging to collaborate with NAICOM to:

Issue guidelines to facilitate the recapitalization process; enhance data exchange between the two agencies, provide concessions and expedited clearance where necessary

This visit underscores the commitment of both agencies to work together in driving the growth and development of the insurance industry in Nigeria.

Modestus Anaesoronye is a leading Nigerian financial journalist with over two decades of experience reporting on the insurance and pension sectors across Nigeria and West Africa. He has held key editorial positions at major national media outlets, including The Comet, The Nation, and Financial Standard, and currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at BusinessDay Media Ltd. A widely travelled reporter, he has covered industry developments in more than 14 countries across Africa and Asia. Anaesoronye is a multiple award-winning journalist, honoured several times as Insurance Journalist of the Year and Pension Journalist of the Year by recognised industry bodies, including PensionScope and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), among others.

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