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By Henry Uche
Managing Director /CEO of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Mr. Olaotan Soyinka, has reiterated the company’s commitment to providing an all-inclusive operating environment to all members of staff regardless of their gender. This he said as the world marks 2024 edition of the International Women’s Day on March 8.
With the hashtag ‘Inspiring a world of Inclusion’, Sovereign Trust boss affirmed that the underwriting firm prioritizes professionalism, good moral standing and the upholding of values that will promote gender balance in all key areas of the organization while also taking cognizance of meritocracy as the rudder blade for attaining any leadership position therein.
Addressing the female staff at a special hang-out session organized for them in commemoration of the global event, Soyinka appreciated and honour the women saying, “As we celebrate all our women the world over on March 8, 2024, I want to particularly express my profound support and appreciation to our very committed women in Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc for your doggedness and dedication to duty.
“You have always proven that you are all women of grit and compassion, and it has been extremely exciting working with you all. As you are all aware, our organization is an all-inclusive one driven by professionalism, dedication, and commitment to good corporate governance and ethical standards.”
He added that an attestation to the above position could be seen in the composition of the Management structure of the organization as quite a few women are in top management positions.
Meanwhile, an Executive Director, Marketing & Business Development, Ugochi Odemelam, who is a pioneer staff of the Underwriting Firm rose through the ranks over the years and today, she is equally a member of the Board of Directors of the company and a member of the Executive Management team, respectively.
She has this to say, “In the last 29 years of my sojourn in Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, I could not have asked for more in my professional career as it has been a very fulfilling one for me in every area I can think of.”
“I have never felt out of place with my male counterparts because they have all been very supportive and accommodating as colleagues in the workplace”. She commended the Management for giving a lot of other women in the system high profile responsibilities across the company’s operations”
Amongst such high-ranking officers in the organization are Jumoke Olatubosun and Angela Uche-Onochie, both are Deputy General Managers, as well as Bisola Asaju, an Assistant General Manager & Head of General Internal Services in the Finance and Corporate Services Division of the organization.
Others are Victoria Eze who heads one of the Sales teams in the Head Office in the capacity of an Assistant General Manager and Funmilayo Idodo, who heads the general insurance Department in the Technical Division of the underwriting firm.
