By Favour Nnabugwu
Nigeria’ s Commissioner for Insurance, and the Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr Sunday Olorundare Thomas has been appointed as a Governing Council member of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
Dr Alim Abubakre, British-Nigerian founder of TEXEM UK, a consulting firm in the United Kingdom, says the appointment of Olorundare Thomas to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Governing Council is strategic and exemplary.
Abubakre stated the appointment is also unique in the dynamic landscape of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, where each appointment resonates with significance.
He said the inauguration of the 4th Governing Council of the no marks a pivotal moment in the industry’s trajectory.
Spearheaded by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, this council is entrusted with the crucial mandate of fostering indigenous human and infrastructural capacities within the oil and gas sector.
“Mr Thomas’s inclusion underscores his exceptional leadership acumen and unwavering commitment to advancing Nigeria’s economic interests.
“Drawing from his extensive experience and remarkable achievements, Mr. Thomas stands poised to make invaluable contributions to the NCDMB Governing Council.
“His exemplary stewardship at NAICOM, coupled with his visionary approach towards driving transformative initiatives, exemplifies the calibre of leadership essential for steering the NCDMB towards greater heights of success,” Abubakre said.
He said that Thomas’s multifaceted contributions extend beyond the realm of insurance.
“His pioneering role in establishing and eventually taking off the College of Insurance Supervisors of West African Monetary Zone (CISWAMZ) is a testament to his visionary leadership and proactive engagement in regional initiatives.
“Recognised for his outstanding contributions, Mr. Thomas continues to exemplify excellence and innovation within the regulatory landscape.
“Moreover, Mr Thomas’s strategic foresight is exemplified by the inauguration of a 10-year transformation roadmap for the insurance industry,” Abubakre added.
He said the ambitious endeavour, spanning from 2024 to 2033, underscores Thomas’s unwavering dedication to fostering sustainable growth and development within the insurance sector.
Abubakre said that Thomas exemplifies the transformative impact of continuous learning and professional development as an alumnus of TEXEM, having participated in the company’s executive development programme titled “Risk Management and Effective Leadership.
-NAN
