The Yobe state government through the Commissioner of Housing and Urban Development, Arch. Ahmed Buba Abba has tasked the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to formulate policies and Programmes that will make the insurance sector attractive to Nigerians.
The Honourable Commissioner who represented Governor Mai Mala Buni made the disclosure while making his Goodwill message at the Gala Nite of the ongoing National Insurance Conference held at Continental Hotel, Abuja on Tuesday.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner acknowledged the relevance of the conference for all stakeholders to come and deliberate on issues affecting the insurance sector and proffer positive solutions, policies to enhance the Sector.
According to him, “The insurance sector is very critical as it serves as coverage for clients during emergencies both in the public and private sectors.
“The regulators in their capacity are doing their best but we task them to enhance publicity and formulate policies so that more Nigeria citizens especially the youths can take the advantage in keying into the sector.”
The Commissioner also added that he will speak to the Governor for the state to draw a roadmap for a working relationship so that the people of Yobe state can benefit from the insurance sector.