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By Henry Uche
Amid heightened competition, the Managing Director/CEO of AIICO Insurance Plc, Babatunde Fajemirokun, has reaffirmed his commitment to steering the organisation into a more structured and technology‑driven era, declaring that performance will no longer be assessed by effort alone but by measurable outcomes. On that note, he charged agency leaders to embrace professionalism, take full ownership of their mandates and align their operations with clear, data‑backed benchmarks to drive sustainable growth in the interest of their target market and other stakeholders.
The MD, who made this commitment during the company’s annual agency retreat held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, reaffirmed his resolve to celebrate excellence, strengthen professionalism and deepen insurance penetration across Nigeria to achieve better results.
AIICO’s annual retreat serves as a platform to appreciate, reward and strategically engage the company’s financial advisers, whose footprint spans communities across the country. The financial advisers from regional offices nationwide converged in Abeokuta for the gathering, reflecting the strength and reach of the company’s retail distribution network.
During an executive session, the AIICO boss described the ongoing evolution of industry standards as the most significant regulatory shift in over two decades, noting that its emphasis on stronger compliance, risk‑based capital and digitisation aligns with AIICO’s culture of governance, discipline and innovation.
The highlight of the retreat was the awards night, where outstanding performers were recognised for exceptional production and consistency.
Mrs Ego Uzochukwu emerged as the overall best‑performing agency for the year, improving from her second‑place ranking in the previous year. She was followed by Mr Henry Onwuchekwa, while Mr Lawson Njoku secured third place.
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Notably, the awards celebrated the top 10 leaders who expertly manage and mentor teams of financial advisers that delivered billion‑naira gross written premiums (GWP) across regions, demonstrating the scale and impact of AIICO’s agency force. In addition, awards were presented across 10 other performance categories.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Gbenga Ilori, Executive Director/Head of Retail Business Division, commended the financial advisers for their resilience and drive, saying, “In spite of macroeconomic headwinds, you have remained bold, undaunted, and committed to delivering outstanding results.
“Your performance is a testament to your professionalism, your belief in our value proposition, and your determination to win in every market you serve,” he affirmed.
The evening also featured long‑service recognition awards, celebrating loyalty and dedication within the agency force. Honourees were recognised across the 10‑, 15‑ and 20‑year categories. Three individuals were celebrated for 25 years of service, two for 30 years, and two — Mr Odozi Christopher and Mr Bernard Showunmi — for 35 years.
Mazi Okoroafor Chijioke was specially recognised for an extraordinary 40 years of dedicated service, earning the audience’s admiration and applause.
The retreat closed on a high note, reinforcing AIICO’s commitment to building a high-performance sales culture anchored on professionalism, innovation and disciplined execution, while honouring the people who continue to drive insurance inclusion across Nigeria.
