Oredugba and NHIA to be honored at 2026 Insurance Awards

Mr Opeoluwa Emmanuel Oredugba will receive the 2026 Insurance Life Achievers Award at the 2026 Almond Insurance Industry Awards scheduled for November 6 in Lagos. This award recognizes his over four decades of contributions to the insurance sector, including the introduction of Takaful, or Islamic insurance, into Nigeria in 2002.

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) will receive the Special Recognition Award for its efforts in expanding health insurance coverage, reaching over 20 million Nigerians in the last two years. The event, organized by Almond Productions Limited, will take place at the Stable Event Centre in Surulere, Lagos, and will feature key industry stakeholders.

The awards, instituted in 2018, aim to recognize contributions that promote insurance awareness and improve service delivery. The 2026 edition, themed #Reemergence, will also include entertainment performances and presentations from notable guests.