Atiku, Ambode, Expected As Ex-NIA DG Launches Book On Pensions

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, will on Tuesday lead dignitaries to the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) for the launch of a book titled ‘Pensions in Nigeria,’ a compendium of contemporary information on pension matters, written by former Director-General of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Ezekiel Chiejina.
The book, according to the author, discusses exhaustively the characteristics, intricacies, and implications of the various pension reforms and payment schemes in Nigeria.
Abubakar, who doubles as keynote speaker will unveil the book, will also be joined by former Director General of National Pension Commission, now Chairman, Skye Bank Plc, Alhaji Mohammad Ahmad, as well as Professor Pat Utomi, among others.
Chiejina, a lawyer, is a renowned pensions and life insurance specialist, tutor and consultant, was quoted in the statement as saying that the book is a definitive treatise on the evolution of pension schemes in Nigeria. It also reviews the various pension reforms and their benefits and shortfalls as well as the roles and responsibilities of the various key stakeholders in the pension matrix.
In his preface to the book, the author said ‘Pensions in Nigeria,’ was inspired by “pension reform initiatives and eventual enactment of Pension Reform statues” as well as his resolve to document for posterity his three and a half decades’ engagement in pension and life insurance in Nigeria as manager of pension schemes for private and public sector companies, lecturer and trainer of pension desk officers and chief executive of insurance companies.
Chiejina began his Insurance career with the National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria (NICON) in 1974 and pursued his professional studies/examinations the same year, qualifying as an Associate member of the Chartered Insurance of London (ACII) in 1976 and was elevated to the rank of Fellow of the Institute by examination in 1979. He also obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL. B.) of the University of London in 1986, and was called to Nigerian Bar the following year.
In 1990, Mr. Chiejina rose to the position of Senior Manager (Life and Pension) at NICON Insurance, and was chief executive of two composite insurance companies between 1991 and 2000.
Thereafter, he worked with Industrial And General Insurance Company Limited as Head of Life Insurance and Pensions operations until 2002 and was appointed Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) – a position he held for six years, before retiring in 2010.
Chiejina was a Council Member of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), and headed some committees as Chairman; Council Member, NIA: Advisory capacity in life insurance and law; Member, Legal Committee and Nigerian Insurance Law Association.
Between 2003 and 2010, he served as Member of Board of Trustees, Cargo Defence Fund; Council Member, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA); and Member, Governing Council, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, President and Principal Consultant, QUEEN and KENNEDY CONSULTING LIMITED.
He has consulted for several insurance companies within and outside Nigeria in setting up and re-organization of their life insurance and pensions operations for enhanced performance, rapid growth and profitability.
The author is saddled with activities in human capital development & training/agency development for insurance industry, pensions advocacy, retirement planning, legal practice, publications real estate, and commercial arbitration among others.
He has written and presented over 100 papers on various subjects and contemporary issues, including economics, law & legislation/compliance, life insurance pensions, annuities, insurance claims management, and sports.
He served as a visiting lecturer, West African Insurance Institute (WAII) Banjul, The Gambia where he lectured for 13 years, taking Life and Health Insurances, Pensions and Business Law.
He also lectured part-time on Pensions briefly at Lagos State Polytechnic in 1990/91.

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