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Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 CEOs Retreat of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Protocol
1. Knowledge is the foundation of enduring development; it is the cornerstone of prosperity and the hallmark of true freedom. Without the light of learning, the superiority and dominance of our specie in the order of creation would be greatly diminished. Like every treasure, knowledge is only admirable when it is shared and applied in pursuit of uplifting ideals and values. It is not for nothing that mankind, since the beginning of time, has continued to cross oceans and deserts, hills and valleys, to either share, or profit from ideas that hold great potential for improving the lots of the human population. True knowledge compels engagements, seeks channels of outflow and delights in seeing its seeds bearing greater fruits.
2. This morning, we have gathered in continuation of an ancient tradition of traveling from places far and near to share ideas, ask questions and enrich our bank of knowledge. Let me now on this note, welcome key industry players and stakeholders of the Nigerian insurance industry to our dear State capital, Umuahia, for the 2026 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Retreat. I would like to express the collective gratitude of the Government and people of Abia State to the decision-makers of the insurance industry for hosting this year’s event in Abia, God’s Own State. We are delighted for the opportunity to provide the stage for the unveiling of the next big thing in the insurance industry because I have no doubt in my mind that this event would not only bear great fruits, it would usher us into a new epoch in the evolution of the Nigerian insurance ecosystem. My confidence is not for nothing because after taking time to reflect on the interaction we had yesterday, I can say without any equivocation that the future of the industry is not only bright, it begins right here.
3. Permit me, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, to appreciate the President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Mrs Ekeoma Ezeibe, for her enduring commitment to the growth of the insurance industry over more than 3 decades of active participation, mentorship and leadership in the sector. I am particularly glad that she is leading the body of registered insurance brokers in the country at a time like this when the system is in dire need of leaders who think outside the box. Commendations are also due to other members of the management team, the league of past presidents and other officials who are here with us in Umuahia for this all-important event. Thank you for sharing in the vision of liberalising and deepening the knowledge of insurance in the country. May I alert you beforehand that the job ahead of you would be quite demanding and the reason is simple; you would be battling decades of misinformation, superstition and falsehood as you go out to engage a largely cynical population. I am, however, glad that you have started the journey nonetheless; with the passion, vision and commitment of the President and other leaders of the NCRIB, things may change much sooner than expected because no system of resistance can stand the power of a resilient team.
Tinubu and his wife Remi plus all APC supporters should take 9:30 seconds of their time to listen to the definition of empowerment and how it has changed the life of this lady and her family for good