The new helmsman of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Mr. Edwin Igbiti on the occasion of his investiture as 51st President of the Institute, has pledged to serve the insurance institute to the best of his abilities.
Said he, “I want to assure you that I will serve the Institute to the best of my abilities and work to sustain the legacies of my predecessors and the aspirations of the founding fathers of the Institute. Igbiti stated this during the occasion of his investiture and expressed gratitude to his predecessor, Sir (Dr) Muftau O. Oyengunle and other past presidents for the examplary role they played in the institute, while he look forward to sharing in their experiences as he mount the CIIN presidency.
The new president expressed an understanding over the responsibilities of his new office in light of an increasely dynamic world, characterised by uncertainties and volatility as evidenced by the Advent of covid-19 pandemic.
Consequently, the CIIN boss called on the insurance industry to adapt and flow with the new order occasioned by the disruption to our business and personal life leading to fast digitization that made the world a global village where and innovation travel at a rapid speed.
Igbiti thus challenged all operators in the insurance industry “to continue to be at the forefront of these technological innovations and trends in order to drive and impact on our endeavors and ventures. “It is in this light that the theme and focus of my tenure will be building a sustainable legacy.”
He stated that the choice of the theme was borne out of the need for continuity to sustain and build on the work of past presidents of the Institute. According to him, “this will guarantee that despite global uncertainties the institute will continue to meet the needs and aspirations of of it’s members.”
Against this backdrop, Igbiti stated that his presidency will focus on a three point agenda, viz: Digital reinforcement of the Institute’s operation; Insurance awareness for all, including: grassroots, youths and insuring public, as well as, Infrastructural development.
The new president appealed to all operators in the insurance industry for their support to help drive the institute to lofty heights.
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