All Posts in "Day: February 7, 2024"

Photo News: NAMA MD/CEO, Avsatel MD/CEO visit NiMet DG/CEO Anosike, discuss Collaboration

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The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, received in audience the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Umar Ahmed Farouk in Abuja Wednesday
By Favour Nnabugwu
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, received in audience the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Umar Ahmed Farouk 3rd right in the group photograph), and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Avsatel Communications Ltd, Mag. Georg Eder (2nd left), at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja Wednesday.
The three Chief Executive Officers discussed collaboration and other matters that will be of mutual benefits to their respective organizations.
Also at the meeting were Engr. Abdulkareem Hamid Olayinka, Executive Director, Engineering and Technical Services, NiMet (left), and Prof. Vincent Ezikornwor Weli, Executive Director, Weather Services, NiMet (Right).
Patoma Admin by — February 7, 2024 in Aviation 0
Naicom dissociates self from fake recruitment website

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has dissociated itself entire body from fraudulent recruitment website claiming to be representing the Commission

In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, the apex insurance regulator wishes to inform the general public “that we are aware of fraudulent recruitment websites claiming to represent NAICOM and soliciting applications for employment”.

The statement noted that NAICOM does not endorse any recruitment website other than its official platform.

It further clarifies that NAICOM is not currently conducting any recruitment exercise nor is it offering any grants or financial assistance programs, adding that any information suggesting otherwise is false and should be disregarded.

“NAICOM shall not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or inconvenience incurred as a result of engaging with fraudulent recruitment websites or individuals misrepresenting the Commission” , the statement said.

The insurance regulator noted that accurate information regarding recruitment, grants or any other official communication from NAICOM, should be referred it’s official website or contact through its recognized communication channels.

Patoma Admin by — February 7, 2024 in Insurance 0
Government patronage to insurance still low- Oguntade to Oyetola

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President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, NCRIB, Prince Babatunde Oguntade paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola in Abuja on Tuesday
By Favour Nnabugwu 
As part of the strategic collaboration initiatives of the current leadership of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, NCRIB, Prince Babatunde Oguntade, regretted that government patronage of insurance is still not up to expectation.
Prince Oguntade who left NCRIB delegation to the Hon Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola  in Abuja, thanked the Minister for his past support to the Council and implored him to use his strategic position to further tooth the horns of insurance brokers with the government.
Prince Babatunde Oguntade stated that the knowledge of government about roles of insurance was still low and that it takes the commitment of astute members and professionals like the Minister top executive positions in government to redress the trend.
He assured that the Council would continually seek ways to add value to the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy through required advisory services in insurance and risk management, when engaged.
Responding, the Hon. Minister appreciated the visit and affirmed that he remained a proud member of the NCRIB and by extension the insurance family, being one of the pioneer graduates of Insurance from the University of Lagos.
He assured the Council of greater support and promotion of roles of the Broker amongst his contemporaries in government.
Patoma Admin by — February 7, 2024 in Insurance 0