CFI, Sunday Thomas, loses wife, Oyinade Folashade Thomas, to death

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

Wife of the Commissioner for Insurance and the Chief Executive of the The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Mr Olurundare Sunday Thomas, Mrs Oyinade Folashade Thomas passed on to the great beyond  today, April 12, 2024 after a brief illness.

 Naicom expressed deep sadness during the release of the death 

Mrs. Oyinade Thomas was a pillar of strength, support, and a source of inspiration to her family, friends, and colleagues. Her kind-hearted nature, compassion, and generosity touched the lives of countless individuals, making her an exceptional woman who will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Throughout her life, Mrs. Thomas demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to the insurance industry as she stood side by side with her husband, the Commissioner for Insurance/Chief Executive, in his mission to ensure the development and growth of the insurance sector in Nigeria. She recognized the vital role of insurance in providing financial security to individuals, businesses and communities.

The loss of Mrs Thomas will be felt by all who were fortunate enough to know her. The National Insurance Commission extends its deepest condolences to the Commissioner for Insurance/Chief Executive and his entire family during this difficult time. In this period of mourning, our hearts and prayers go out to them, offering comfort and support on behalf of the entire insurance community.

The Commission would also like to express its gratitude to the insurance industry stakeholders, friends, and well-wishers for their outpouring of sympathy and prayers. We appreciate your understanding and support as the Commissioner for Insurance/Chief Executive mourns the loss of his beloved wife.

Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.

CISWAMZ awards CFI, Sunday Thomas, Pius Agboola for pioneering roles

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L- Commissioner of Insurance, The Gambia Pa Allieu Sillah, who doubles as current Chairman of WAISA and CISWAMZ, CFI Nigeria Olorundare Sunday Thomas and, the Director-General of WAMI Olorushola Olowofeso.

 

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

The Chief Executive Office of the National Insurance Commission, Naicom and the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Nigeria’s Oorundare Sunday Thomas awarded the College of Insurance Supervisors of West African Monetary Zone (CISWAMZ) for his pioneering role in the zone

Receiving the award at the ongoing 5th meeting of the College in Abuja, is the CFI, Mr Thomas.

The award is in recognition of Mr. Thomas’s pioneering role in the establishment and eventual take-off of the college as Chairman of the West Africa Insurance Supervisors Association (WAISA).
Also honoured is Mr. Pius Agboola, the Director Inspectorate at NAICOM who served as the pioneer Chairman of the  College.
Sunday Thomas, Dahiru-Umar for BusinessToday confab in Lagos

By admin.
The Commissioner for Insurance,  National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Sunday Thomas and Director-General of National Pension Commission (PenCom), Mrs Aisha Dahiru-Umar will in on April 5, 2021attendthe 6th BusinessToday conference.
The event organised by Business today, also feature two former President of Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers ( NCRIB), Chairman Prestige Insurance Brokers Limited, Dr. Prince Soyewo and  Chairman Boff Insurance Brokers Limited, Mr. Babajide Agbeja.
Special guest of Honours for this event are no  other than Chairman, NAICOM, Chief Emmanuel Jideofor Nwosu and Group Managing Director, African Alliance Insurance Plc, Mrs. Joyce Ojemudia
In a statement by the Editor-In-Chief/Chief Executive Officer, BusinessToday, Nkechi Naeche-Esezobor, said experts drawn from insurance and pension sectors would be on hand to speak on  the theme : “Prioritizing Excellent Customer Services In Insurance and Pension Businesses.”
To make the event live up to expectations, the Chairman, Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) and Group Managing Director of Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Ganiyu Musa, will chair the event while the Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Dr. Biodun Adedipe is expected to be the Keynote Speaker. 
Similarly, President of Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria(PenOp), Wale Odutola; Managing Director/ CEO,  Access Pension Fund Custodian Limited,  Mrs. Idu Okwuosa- Okeahialami;  former Director General, Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mrs. Folashade Onanuga; among others, have confirmed their attendance at the conference.
Other groups expected at the programme are National Union of Pensioners (NUP); NURTW Ikeja branch; Keke Drivers Association, Ikeja branch;  Trade Union Congress; Nigerian Labour Congress; Drivers under the Indriver App; Students of insurance; Nigerian Port Authority; Association of Senior Staff of Banks Insurance and other Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) etc.