Chief Executive Officer
Modion Communications
Odion is passionate about creating change, breaking new grounds and crafting avant-garde public relations/ communication solutions. He is a Management and Marketing Communication professional with multiple international PR awards.
Commissioner for Insurance
NAICOM
Olusegun Omosehin is the commissioner for insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). He is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria; a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (FIoD); a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management; and the Nigerian Society of International Law.
Chief Executive Officer
Heirs Insurance Group
Niyi Onifade is a chartered insurer with over three decades of cognate experience in insurance and pension management. He started his insurance career with Continental Reinsurance Company in 1987, from where he later joined Great Nigeria Insurance Company in 1989.
President
Professional Ladies Insurance Association
Mrs. Abimbola Onakomaiya is a chartered insurance practitioner with an impeccable record of professionalism. She has worked for over 30 years both in the underwriting and Broking sectors of the Insurance Industry
Managing Director
Cornerstone Insurance PLC
A distinguished figure in the insurance sector with 30+ years of experience. His career trajectory reflects a remarkable journey of leadership and expertise. He earned recognition as a Life Insurance Specialist and was a nominee for the African Insurance Award (CEO Category) in 2020.
Founder
Casava
Bode Pedro is the founder of Casava, a licensed microinsurance underwriter. It is Nigeria’s first 100% digital insurance company. His organization, Casava seeks to promote affordable insurance to Nigerians and Africans in general.
Chief Executive Officer
Cybervergent
Adetokunbo Omotosho is a visionary technology leader with over two decades of experience, specializing in security management. Adetokunbo’s commitment to technology automation helps organizations thrive in the rapidly evolving digital world.
MD/CEO,
Sanlam Life Insurance Nigeria
With over two decades of experience, Tunde Mimiko is the Managing Director and CEO of Sanlam Life Insurance, Nigeria. Having previously held leadership roles at FBN General Insurance and ARM Life Plc, he is renowned for his exceptional ability to drive business strategy and foster growth in fast-paced, turnaround environments. Widely recognised for his leadership, Mimiko continues to deliver impressive results in the insurance industry.
Founder / Chief Executive Officer
CALADIUM CONSULTING
Ayo-Bankole is a Strategy & Transformation professional with thirteen years’ of experience that covers leadership roles as the Head of Strategy Groups in the financial markets, insurance, and oil & gas industries.
Chief Client Officer
AXAMANSARD INSURANCE
Rashidat is keen to help people grow their assets whilst providing the needed safety net when unexpected situations arise. She delights in mentoring young people in general and women to reach for the “stars” whilst helping the insurance industry attain its true potential.
CTO
Cornerstone Insurance PLC
He is an IT expert with a B.Tech in Computer Science, holding certifications in e-business, quality management, and IT governance.
Co-Founder & CEO
MyCover.ai
He is a seasoned business executive and entrepreneur, driving innovation in Africa's insurance sector by building one of the continent's largest digital insurance platforms, MyCover.ai.
Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter
Jude Lemfani Abaga, known as M.I Abaga, is a celebrated Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He served as CEO of the renowned music label Chocolate City from 2015 to 2019, before launching his own label, Incredible Music, in 2020. Internationally acclaimed, M.I has earned accolades from Channel O, MTV Base, and the BET Awards. He is recognized for collaborating with top Nigerian artists and amplifying Northern representation in Nigeria’s music scene, symbolizing national unity. His impact on the industry is undeniable.
TV Host
Arise Media Group
Host of “The Global Business Report” on Arise TV. He is an Economics graduate from the University of Houston, with over 20 years of experience in banking and finance.
Founder / Chief Executive Officer
Afrobeats Intelligence
Award winning prominent entertainment expert and media consultant, is a key figure in the Afrobeats scene, having founded the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast to delve into industry insights.
Nigerian Rapper, Singer and Songwriter
Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, is a Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter who rose to fame after winning the North Central Zain Tru Search contest in 2008. In 2014, he launched his label, OHK Music, and is known for hits like "Shake Body" and collaborations with top Nigerian artists.
Nigerian Influencer
A former Big Brother Naija contestant, is a multifaceted professional – an Engineer, an Actor, a Fitness Expert, a Model, and a Content Creator. With 1 million followers on Instagram, he’s also a prominent Fashion and Lifestyle Influencer, known for his passionate acting, high-fashion style, and witty content.
Nigerian Influencer and Socialite
Enioluwa is a prominent Influencer, Socialite, and Media & Communications Specialist. As an EU-African Ambassador and the youngest ever NUTAF Best Student Director, he’s equally passionate about giving back through community service.
Nigerian Reality TV – Star and Actress
Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi-Adenibuyan gained prominence as a former housemate on the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija. She is also a talented actress and a successful skincare entrepreneur.
Digital Creator, Sport Influencer, Accredited FIFA, CAF Photojournalist
Sulaiman Adebayo, widely known on as ‘Pooja’ on Twitter (now X) with 750k followers, is one of Nigeria's leading sports photographers and a Presenter on Top Radio FM’s Sports Numberz show. He is also an accredited FIFA, CAF, and Imago photojournalist.
Internet Personality, Digital Creator and Social Media Influencer
Pamilerin Adegoke is a prominent Twitter influencer and internet personality, boasting over 850k followers on Twitter (now X) and strong engagement across multiple social media platforms.
Salewa Osakwe leads the Reinsurance, Special Risks, and Global Clients division at Leadway Assurance. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from King’s College London, and is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association. She is also a certified member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London.
Head of Sales & Partnerships (FI & Alternative channels)
Casava
Daisy Osuagwu-Akomolafe is the Head of Sales and Partnerships at Casava, a pioneering force in the insurance industry. With over 8 years of expertise as a Business Development leader, Daisy has consistently driven transformative growth through her mastery in sales, marketing, strategy, and partnership development across insurance, financial services, and digital media sectors.
Actor / Content Creator
A multi-talented creative professional and award winning Content Creator. He is also an accomplished actor, artist, voice artist, TV host, and producer
Commissioner for Insurance
NAICOM
Olusegun Omosehin is the commissioner for insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). He is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria; a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (FIoD); a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management; and the Nigerian Society of International Law.
Country Manager
Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana
She is an award-winning business leader with over 22 years’ experience in Information Technology Industry helping organization leverage the power of technology. Ola serves as advisory and nonexecutive board member with different organizations in Nigeria.
Chief Executive Officer
AXA MANSARD HEALTH
Mr. Adeniyi is a graduate of the prestigious Advanced Management Programme from the Lagos Business School and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Insurance, London. Mr. Adeniyi is also a Non-Executive Director of AXA Mansard Insurance plc and AXA Mansard Investments Limited.
Group Chief Executive Officer
Old Mutual West Africa
Samuel Ogbu is recognized as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Old Mutual West Africa, assuming leadership in November 2018. Prior to this role, Samuel distinguished himself as the Group Executive overseeing operations in West Africa at Liberty Holdings.
Insurtech, Fintech, Strategy, Consulting, Risk Management and Actuarial. Experienced Chief Executive/ Managing Director, with 13+ years at C-level. Multi-disciplinary skills. Pan-African experience. Strong inter-personal skills and public speaker.
My colleagues fondly call me an "Over-Stack Developer" because I have extensive experience across many platforms including backend, mobile, desktop, and cloud services. I'm a problem-solver by nature and usually the last line of defense everywhere I work. I enjoy building resilient, scalable and performant solutions.
Founder
Casava
Bode Pedro is the founder of Casava, a licensed microinsurance underwriter. It is Nigeria’s first 100% digital insurance company. His organization, Casava seeks to promot affordable insurance to Nigerians and Africans in general.
Group President
ActiveEdge Technologies
Leading ActivEdge Technologies as Founder and Group President, l've dedicated over a decade to transforming the African IT landscape. Our team excels in deploying innovative technologies, tailoring them to the unique needs of our clients.
Obinna is a results-oriented and motivated individual with 14+ years of expertise in Corporate Communications, Sales, Relationship Management, and Business Analytics. He has a proven track record in two of Nigeria's largest international financial institutions, delivering exceptional returns in high-pressure and complex environments.
Tosin is an ecosystem builder and investor serving pioneering tech founders across Africa. She has dedicated her career to helping founders scale and create societal & behavioral change. She took on the inaugural role of Executive of Lagos Innovates, an incubator powered by LSETF aimed at propelling more than 200 tech startups in Lagos state.
Chief Executive Officer
LEADWAY HEALTH LIMITED
Dr. Tokunbo Alli is a physician with a keen interest in public health preventive medicine. He provided strategic support to the business development team before moving on to becoming CEO for Leadway Health.
He is an experienced C-level executive with a background in Retail Sales, Management Consulting and Finanacial Services.
AXA Nigeria CEO
AXAMANSARD INSURANCE
Rashidat is keen to help people grow their assets whilst providing the needed safety net when unexpected situations arise. She delights in mentoring young people in general and women to reach for the “stars” whilst helping the insurance industry attain its true potential.
Chief Technology Officer
Microsoft
Wole Odeleye is a Technology leader who has worked on complex digital transformation initiatives. He works at the forefront of Microsoft’s digital transformation efforts for businesses and drives the adoption of Cloud Apps and Infrastructure, and much more...
Chief Executive Officer
HEALTH PARTNERS HMO
Dr Olusanya is the MD/CEO of Health Partners HMO – a nationally accredited and leading health insurance company in Nigeria and has a Core expertise in Innovation of processes and systems, healthcare finance, insurance expert, etc.
Founder / Chief Executive Officer
CALADIUM CONSULTING
Ayo-Bankole is a Strategy & Transformation professional with thirteen years’ of experience that covers leadership roles as the Head of Strategy Groups in the financial markets, insurance, and oil & gas industries.
Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer
PaddyCover
He the CEO and Co-Founder of PaddyCover (www.paddycover.com), an Insurtech company providing solutions for underwriters and aggregators and pioneering embedded insurance in Africa starting from Nigeria.
A dynamic and results-oriented leader with a proven track record of leadership in the Quality Management Systems (QMS) consultancy field, particularly within the insurance and healthcare sectors.
Chief Executive Officer
Awabah
Tunji Andrews is an economist, financial inclusion advocate and Creative Entrepreneur. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Awabah and has spent years in research, financial literacy and advancing financial inclusion to the informal sector.
Chief Executive Officer
Izanu Africa
She works in the agric development sector as the Founder Izanu Africa, the first Nigerian Agri-insurtech building the resilience of farmers against the impact of climate change on livelihoods while guaranteeing food security for all.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Hallmark HMO
As the pioneer HR Manager of Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc, Oladotun played a key role in the merger and acquisition of the company during the 2007 insurance industry recapitalization.
Chief Executive Office
Gamp Technology
Boluwatife Omotayo is the CEO of gamp– Insurance and Credit for consumer electronics in Africa. His deep insights into the African consumer landscape have fueled his commitment to bridging the digital divide in the region.
A Financial Planner with extensive Retail experience in Business Development, Customer Service, Operations and Sales in Financial Services. My areas of expertise include Sales Management & Performance Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Building & Management, Change Management and Performance Improvement.
Chief Executive Officer
KLAK
Seun is an insurance technology and insurance distribution expert passionate about digital insurance innovations, inclusive insurance models and building next-generation solutions that will make Africa a better place in line with the SDGs of the United Nation.
She is a Partnerships, Relationship Management and Sales expert who has garnered over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. accomplished and focused Insurance Sales Executive with a proven record of success in contributing to record-setting sales figures, territory expansion and new account development.
Founder
Etap
Ibraheem Babalola is a Venture Builder & Operator. He is the founder of ETAP an Insurtech start-up that makes it easier to buy and claim insurance
Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer
Octamile Inc
Gbenro Dara is a Nigerian executive with over a decade of building technology startups across Africa. He is currently the CEO and Cofounder of Octamile Inc, a company that aims to make insurance work for insurers, businesses and their consumers.
Founder / Chief Executive Officer
FastClaim Solutions
Uche Okugo is the founder and CEO of FastClaim, a company that leverages on new media and technology to simplify and speed up insurance claims processing.
Cofounder / Chief Executive Officer
Gerocare
He is the C.E.O and Cofounder of GeroCare Solutions Ltd a health tech company pioneering medical inclusion by leveraging technology to provide access to medical care to under-served segments of people across Africa beginning with the elderly and those in rural areas.
the Global Business Report
Arise tv
Aruoture “Rotus” Oddiri is the host of “the Global Business Report” on Arise Tv which is broadcast across the African continent and in the U.K. He is an Economics graduate from the University of Houston with a Minor in Business Administration.
Chief Executive Officer
Modion Communications
Odion is passionate about creating change, breaking new grounds and crafting avant-garde public relations/ communication solutions. He is a Management and Marketing Communication professional with multiple international PR awards.