President Muhammad Buhari
BY OUR REPORTERS—President Muhammad Buhari on Monday commended the insurance sector for supporting the government with free insurance cover for frontline workers.
He gave the commendation during his nationwide broadcast today at 8pm.
He said: “In keeping with our Government’s promise to improve the welfare of healthcare workers, we have signed a memorandum of understanding on the provision of hazard allowances and other incentives with key health sector professional associations.
” We have also procured insurance cover for 5,000 frontline health workers.
” At this point, I must commend the insurance sector for their support in achieving this within a short period of time”, he added.
Meanwhile, the insurance sector is excited that their effort is being appreciated at the highest level of authority.
The Chairman, Nigeria Insurers Association (NIA), Mr. Tope Smart said they are happy that for the first time, their role is being appreciated.
He stated that the recognition will further spur them to do more.
He said the sector has always played major roles in the economy but this is the first time they are getting a presidential recognition.
He said they look forward to more partnership with the Federal Government in developing the country.
GNI Plc Supports Intervention Fund to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
Great Nigeria Insurance Plc made a financial commitment to support the insurers’ umbrella body Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) intervention fund in fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic marks an unprecedented time in modern history that will require the best of humanity to overcome. The new coronavirus has taken thousands of lives and spread to nearly every country in the world.
The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) Intervention fund aims at raising funds from member companies of the association to support immediate and long-term relief and recovery in vulnerable communities during one of the most challenging times aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the country.
Addressing the issue, the Managing Director/CEO, Great Nigeria Insurance Plc, Mrs. Cecilia O. Osipitan said “as a result of the exponential spread of COVID-19 pandemic around the world and increase in confirmed cases in Nigeria; it is very important that as a responsive corporate entity, Great Nigeria Insurance Plc remains committed to supporting every effort of the Federal government and the insurance industry aimed at combating the COVID-19 scourge in Nigeria”.
In the same vein, Mrs. Osipitan further said the underwriting firm will always comply with the directive of the Federal Government as regards the lockdown pronouncement with effect from Monday, March 30, 2020 by 11pm made by the President on Sunday, March 29, 2020 when he delivered the Presidential Special Address. She said in compliance with the directive and in line with the implementation of the company’s business continuity strategy which is hinged on ensuring the safety of health, wellbeing and safeguarding the lives of our valued customers and workforce.
We remain committed to delivering quality service to our customers via our alternative communication channels. Please explore our USSD Platform by dialing *5076# for all insurance products and services available under the stable of GNI Plc. Our Customer care lines are available 24/7; kindly call 08142478829 or 08023887558.
We will keep all our stakeholders abreast of new developments as they unfold while we enjoin everyone to continue to observe all recommended precautionary measures by the government and health authorities to remain safe.
