The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has successfully completed its “Train the Trainers” programme in Nigeria, aimed at strengthening inclusive insurance practices.
The four-month initiative, in partnership with the College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM), equipped participants with the skills and knowledge needed to develop effective insurance strategies for underserved populations.
Key Highlights
✔️ Trainees: Selected participants from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), and representatives from various insurance companies.
✔️ Objective: To enhance financial inclusion by building capacity within the insurance sector and promoting risk management solutions.
✔️ Industry Support: Lanre Ojuola, Director of Operations at NIA, praised the initiative, emphasizing its importance in fostering innovative and accessible insurance services for vulnerable communities.
The programme is part of UNDP’s Insurance and Risk Finance Facility, which seeks to empower the insurance industry to reduce financial vulnerability and improve resilience in Nigeria’s low-income communities.
