Having watched the marine insurance operations from close quarters and the impression on the Ghana observatory team of the Ghana Cargo Technical Committee comprising representatives from the National Insurance Commission(NIC), Ghana Insurance Association(GIA) Ghana Shippers Association (GSA), Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA) and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers(ICS), they decided to embark on a study team of of the Nigerian insurance market.
They touched down at Abuja and began the tour from the regulator, National Insurance Commission NAICOM and finally arrived in Lagos and was received at the Insurers House in Victoria Island, Lagos by the Director-General Nigerian Insurers Association, Mrs Bola Odukale, officials of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) led by Dr Julius Odidi, Head of Lagos Control Office, and executive members of the NIA Marine Offices Committee (MOC).
The meeting provided an opportunity for the Ghana Cargo Technical Committee to understand the processes, challenges, successes, and expectations regarding the compulsory marine insurance business in Nigeria. It was also an opportunity for the Ghana Cargo Technical Committee and the NIA team to discuss the intricacies of cargo insurance, share experiences, and explore potential collaboration.
The Ghana Cargo Technical Committee was led by Mr. Fred Asiedu-Darteh of Ghana Shippers’ Authority. Other members of the Cargo Technical Committee from Ghana are: Mrs. Gertrude Adwoa Ohene-Asienim of Whitestone Shipbrokers Ghana Ltd/Maritime Consultant , Mrs Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong of Serene Insurance Company Ltd., Mr. Nutekpor Emmanuel of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and Mr. Mawuli Zogbenu of National Insurance Commission, Ghana.
