Year 2026 October Diet Examination Registration Notice
Dear Esteemed Student Members,
On behalf of the President/Chairman of Council, we are pleased to inform you that registration for the Year 2026 October Diet Examination will commence on Monday, June 1, 2026, and close on Friday, July 31, 2026. Late Registrationopens on Saturday, August 1, 2026, and closes on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Key Deadlines:
Deferment of Courses, Change of Course, and Examination Venueend on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Request for Change of Subject and/or Examination Centre closes on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Candidates are expected to present their regular examination photo card and the original copy of any National Identification card to gain access to the examination hall.
Candidates must be seated in the examination hall at least thirty (30) minutes before the commencement of each examination paper.
Only AIIN/FIIN members interested in Loss Adjusting Routes are eligible to register for these courses.
We wish all our candidates great success in their preparations and look forward to your outstanding performance.
We write to extend our invitation to your frontline organisation and request for participants at the Year 2024 CIIN Nite of Talents event.
The CIIN Nite of Talents is a professional social event that promotes insurance awareness, intellectual value, and gender equality by showcasing the intellectual capabilities of the next generation of insurance practitioners through a quiz competition and providing a platform for social interaction.
As an insurance professional, your professional development is necessary to keep you abreast of topical issues in the Insurance Industry and the economy as a whole.
Why the wait? Register now for the 2021 Insurance Professionals’ Forum. We are a call away!!! There are only a few seats left!!!
On behalf of the Governing Council of our Great Institute, I wish to convey our best wishes to you our distinguished member in appreciation of your concerted efforts in moving the Institute to greater heights as we wrap up an eventful 2020 and shift our momentum to focus on the new calendar year. Please accept our best wishes in the New Year.
I want to sincerely thank you for your contributions in what has been a very peculiar year, for your support especially in ensuring that my investiture was a reality and continuous support for all the activities of the Institute. The success of most of our programmes despite the sudden switch from physical to virtual offerings, occasioned by the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, was wholly due to the support and cooperation of members of the Institute for which we are immensely grateful.
We are entering a year that is tethering on the brink of a lot of possibilities – with predicted economic gloom by experts for some part of the year and rising case of insecurity in the country, in addition to the major alarm raised by health authorities about a second wave of the Corona virus. All these does not cheer the mind up a lot neither does it make for happy reading. However, we are a country blessed with lots of intellectual resources, natural resources and resilience in even the most daunting circumstances. Therefore, I would like to state with confidence that the incoming year 2021 will be a good year for all and that it will be a year filled with major victories and celebrations. However, we must all continue to observe the COVID – 19 protocols for safety.
The Insurance Industry is currently facing the challenges of adapting to online activities, recapitalization and the claims arising from the ENDSARS protest amongst others. I want to believe that these are the moments that our well-trained professionals at the helm of affairs were made for.
My tenure is progressing at a time when events have prompted us to change our strategies in line with what is the new normal Our reactions to these disruptions will determine our position today and in the future. These disruptions are here and they have come with new challenges that call for the reinforcement of our professional calling. As highlighted in the theme of my presidency, “Reinforcing Professionalism and Ethics in the New Order”, we can achieve greater successes for our industry and profession if we reinforce professionalism and ethics in reaction to the current needs and demands.
Among other things, this year, the Institute will be ramping up its efforts to get work started on its Victoria Island building. As the umbrella body and unifying platform for all insurance professionals in the industry, it is only proper that the Institute has a structure befitting of the status of the insurance industry and representative of the professionals that make it tick. Therefore, we appeal to all concerned stakeholders to support the Institute in its bid to erect a befitting structure as a home for insurance professionals nationwide.
The Institute belongs to all of us; you and I including all of the many practitioners who wear the toga of Insurance professionals. It is my hope that as stakeholders, we will continue to lift the Institute higher by actively participating to make the Institute’s programmes and activities in 2021 more successful than the previous year.
Thank you for your support in,making the past year memorable. I look forward in anticipation what we will accomplish together this year. I wish you a peaceful and successful year in 2021.
Yours in Service,
Sir Muftau O. Oyegunle ACII, FIIN
President/Chairman of Council Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria
Being text of acceptance speech by Sir. M.O. Oyegunle on the occasion of his Investiture as the 50 th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria on Tuesday July 21, 2020 at Civic Centre Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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I give glory to God Almighty for his mercies. I thank Him for being there with me all through my journey in life. Let me acknowledge that being here today is not by my power or might but by His grace. I cannot thank him enough for His priceless blessings.
I have had many occasions in my life to give thanks to God for various reasons. Today I invite you to join me in praising God Almighty for the privilege of becoming the 50th President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria. Today will remain a watershed in my life. A day that testify to the trust and confidence my Professional colleagues and elders in the industry have in my ability to sustain the good work of my predecessors and the aspiration of the founding fathers.
I salute the past Presidents for their pioneering roles and look forward to sharing your experiences. I pray for the repose of the souls of the departed and wish those who are still with us long life in good health.
My journey through life to where I am today has been eventful with many people playing one role or the other.
I cannot be thankful enough to my parents, Late Alhaji Oseni Taiwo Oyegunle and Alhaja Silifatu Adesola Oyegunle who did everything parents would do to make their children live better lives than they did. I have continued to cherish their sacrifices, and I am sure that they will be happy that their efforts and investments in me have not been in vain. I remember them every day in all I do and continue to pray for the repose of my father’s soul and long life in good health for my mother.
I also wish to state that I owe immense gratitude to the Odukale family for being my route to the Insurance Industry. In particular, I am grateful to Papa Sir. Hassan Olusola Odukale who by providence set me on the path of my journey to and through the Insurance Industry.
The decision of Papa to take me in as one of his own opened a new chapter in my life. He took me to the Insurance Industry and linked me with the Insurance Institute. That move by Papa is the reason for my being here today as the 50th President of the Institute.
While I pray for the repose of the soul of Papa Odukale, I cannot but thank his successors, from Mr. Oye Hassan – Odukale to Mr. Tunde Hassan-Odukale and every member of the Leadway family.
I appreciate the Leadway family for being
my pillar of support even after the demise of papa. I cannot thank Papa Sir. Hassan Olusola Odukale and everyone in the Leadway family enough.
I graduated from University of Ibadan in 1982 with BSC (Hons) Sociology. I did not have Insurance in my radar while in school and after. I had a teaching career until 1985. My journey through the Insurance terrain was initiated by my mentor Papa Sir. Hassan Olusola Odukale who took me in at Leadway Insurance in 1985. This opportunity of a new life in a new field propelled me to seek for professional qualification. My election as an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, United Kingdom in 1990 marked the beginning of my professional journey.
I am aware of the challenges this office places on me especially at a time like this when the world is being ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. We are not unaware of the drastic disruptions of the Socioeconomic order in the world. However, I am driven by our traditional collective efforts which is built on our strong resolve to see that the vision of our founding fathers shall not be in vain.
Although we are at the mercy of Covid-19 pandemic, we cannot surrender to it. As an Institute, we shall continue in our stride to achieve desired results. However, we must adapt our strategies and change our ways of doing things.
I have come at a time we need to change our strategies to the new normal. Our reactions to these disruptions will determine our position today and in the future. These disruptions are here and it has come with new challenges that call for the reinforcement of our professional calling.
Current development in the world call for our collaborative efforts to reinforce professionalism. The Nigerian economy in general and the Insurance Industry is not immune from the vagaries of the social and economic disruptions caused by the pandemic. The resultant harsh business environment has become a threat which we must collectively confront for survival.
The theme of my presidency is therefore borne out of the conviction that we can achieve greater successes for our industry and profession if we reinforce professionalism and ethics in reaction to the new order.
The theme and focus of my tenure will be REINFORCING PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS IN THE NEW ORDER. The choice of the theme is borne out of the need to establish a rolling plan which will guarantee that even in the face of current global uncertainties, the Institute will continue to meet the needs of members.
Against this background, we are going to explore the potentials of this approach by focusing on a six point agenda.
1. Digital Transformation of the Institute.
2. Reinforcement of the Relevance of Professionalism.
3. Re-energizing the Institute’s Administrative Structure.
4. Insurance Awareness and Youth Mentorship Initiatives.
5. Infrastructural Development.
6. Advocacy and Collaboration with various Associations in the Private Sector.
The special circumstance of today’s ceremony will not allow me to go into the full details of the six points agenda. This will be done in my conversation with the members immediately after this event. The summary of my action plan is therefore presented as follows,
1. Digital Transformation of the Institute:
a.Completion of the Institute’s computerization projects.
b. Continuation of the E-library project.
c. Commencement of E-Examinations.
2. Reinforcement of the Relevance of Professionalism:
a.Survey and Bridging the Gap of the Technical Skills of Insurance Professionals.
b. Harnessing the Knowledge of Insurance Senior Professionals.
c. Commencement of Technical Research for the Insurance Industry.
3. Re-energizing the Institute’s Administrative Structure:
a.Collation of the Regulations and Procedures of the Governing Council.
b. Realignment of the Committees of the Council and their Functions
c. Manpower Review and Training.
d. Setting new Service Delivery Benchmarks.
4. Insurance Awareness and Youth Mentorship Initiatives:
a.Upscaling Distribution of Insurance Textbooks to Secondary Schools.
b. Donation of Insurance Course books to Insurance Department in Tertiary Institutions.
c. Consolidating Youth Empowerment and Mentorship Initiatives.
5. Infrastructural Development:
a. Completion of the College of Insurance and Financial Management’s Auditorium.
b. Moving the Victoria Island Project to habitable stage.
6. Advocacy and Collaboration with various Associations in the Private Sector:
However, I deem it proper to highlight our plan in the area of digital transformation. Efforts have been made by Past Presidents to transform
operations at the Institute. The fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic has made it imperative to build on past efforts in order to remain relevant.
The programme will be pursued to create new operation process and work culture at the Secretariat. This will be with a view to create a new customer experience. This Programme will be pursued to lay the required base for the continued relevance of the Secretariat in the new order. This is what we need to do to change our Customers experiences, operational processes and business model.
Distinguished members and guests the programmes we have put in place required investment to actualize them. I want to use this opportunity to solicit for financial support from Industry stakeholders and friends to change the face of the Institute in this era of a new normal. Please oblige us when we approach you for support.
The current developments in the world at large and in Nigeria in particular call for our collaboration to reposition the profession and the Industry. This we all have to do to remain in business.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I cannot conclude this speech without mentioning the state of our dear country, Nigeria. We are witnessing worst cases of socio-economic crises precipitated by terrorism, communal clashes and Covid-19 pandemic. This is the time to rally round governments at all levels in their responses to these challenges.
Distinguished Colleagues, the task ahead is our task and together we shall achieve the desired goals. My acceptance of the mantle of leadership is because I am committed to providing the right leadership. I pledge to be fully committed and plead for your support.
Let me end by expressing my profound gratitude to the Commissioner for Insurance, Past Presidents and other members of the Governing Council and all categories of members of the Institute.
I wish to thank my Investiture Committee Chaired by Mrs. Funmi Babington-Ashaye and everybody that have contributed to the success of this ceremony.
My sincere appreciation also goes to my jewel of inestimable value, my dear wife and my children all of whom are part of the reasons why I am who I am. Thank you for your understanding.
I thank you all for finding the time to attend this Ceremony either physically or virtually.
On July 25, 2017, Mrs. Funmi Babington Ashaye FCII, FIIN formally assumed the leadership of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN at the colorful and historic ceremony witnessed by the Commissioner for Insurance, Past Presidents of the CIIN and numerous captains of the Nigerian Isurance Industry.
Mrs. Babington Ashaye who by virtue of her investiture became the 6th female President and Chairman of Council of the oldest Professional Body in Nigeria and promised in her acceptance speech to raise the profile of the profession through education and enlightenment.
The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have commenced discussions on the possibility of both institutions alongside other collaborators to put in place programmes on insurance and risk management.
This proposed partnership will enable the institutions exchange programmes and recognise certifications of members as well as produce well grounded students in academics and professionalism.
The institutions involved in partnership, designed to be in five pillars are University of Lagos, the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, College of Insurance and Financial Management Services, as well as other foreign institutions.
CIIN President, Funmi Babington-Ashaye, said she made the partnership request during a recent courtesy visit to the office of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Rahmon Ade Bello.
Babington-Ashaye said the partnership, when consummated, would deliver great value to the insurance industry and all the parties involved, as well as impact positively on the output of the different institutions.
“The partnership will enable provision of professional guidance to the thousands of underprepared students every year, to ensure their success and relevance to industries and employment sector”, she said.
Receiving the CIIN delegation, Ade Bello congratulated Babington-Ashaye on her recent investiture as the new President of the institute, stating that UNILAG, was not unaware of her unwavering commitment to the development of education system in Nigeria through scholarship for students of the University.
“We are poised to support and collaborate with educational and professional bodies as long as they seek to add value to what we do as an institution of learning”, he added.
Bello applauded the initiative, saying it would create additional value for participating institutions and the economy as a whole and therefore mandated the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor –
Development Services to work with the CIIN team to come up with a working document on the proposed partnership.
Part of our goals for the year 2017 was to come up with a website redesign that represents all that Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) stands for. Yesterday, we launched our newly redesigned website at www.ciinigeria.com. It was exciting for us spending a good portion of the year working on it. Our goal is to create a website that provides engaging content and resources to meet the needs of our current and prospective members.
Over the past year we have really done a lot to build our organisation. We’ve continued to develop on our excellent role in the insurance industry and believe the redesign will reinforce our position as a thought leader in the insurance sector.
We’ve learned a lot in the past years and have now added a significant amount of content to our website. We now have different resources from information related to the insurance industry, upcoming events, recent happenings within the insurance sector and membership details. The design and interface is much more sophisticated and represents our organisational philosophy.
We are hopeful that our new site will be a valuable tool for the industry, our current and prospective member base. We welcome any feedback you may have and encourage people to use it as a credible resource for all insurance related topics.
Please make sure to follow us on the below social mediums in order to keep updated with CIIN announcements. On this publication, you should look out for more articles on the features of the newly redesigned website. To make enquiries, you can make use of our our newly launched Enquiry system www.ciinigeria.org/contact.
