LAGOS, Nigeria — Commissioner for Insurance Olusegun Ayo Omosehin has charged insurance directors to strengthen corporate governance, deepen board oversight and ensure the financial sustainability of their institutions.

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‎He gave the charge on Thursday at the 2026 Insurance Directors’ Conference in Lagos, themed “Recapitalization to Resilience: Leading the Risk-Based Capital (RBC) Era.”

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‎Omosehin urged directors to move beyond routine board meetings and management reports by asking critical questions, challenging management assumptions and ensuring decisions are guided by adequate information and sound judgement.

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‎A major highlight of the conference was the appointment of former African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as Insurance Ambassador.