Bluechip Firms, Industry Leaders Back SUPERNEWS AI Confab’25 Holding June 19 in Lagos

Leading corporations and prominent institutions across Nigeria’s financial and energy sectors have confirmed their support for the upcoming SUPERNEWS Artificial Intelligence Confab’25, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The event, organised by SUPERNEWS Nigeria, has attracted backing from several bluechip firms including Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Zenith Bank Plc., Leadway Assurance Company Limited, Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc., Guinea Insurance Plc., and International Energy Insurance Plc. (IEI). Other supporters include Ugooafunwa Investment Company Ltd, Zonaish Global Resources, Dontex Ventures Nigeria, and Big Gate Africa.

Speaking ahead of the conference, Convener and Publisher of SUPERNEWS Nigeria, Ngozi Onyeakusi, expressed appreciation to the corporate sponsors, acknowledging their contributions to the success of the annual event. She specifically commended NLNG, Leadway Assurance, and Sovereign Trust Insurance for their consistent partnership with SUPERNEWS initiatives over the years.

This year’s conference, themed “Power of AI: Enhancing Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction for Better Financial Services Experience,” aims to examine the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in financial services, particularly in enhancing automation, customer engagement, fraud detection, and risk management.

Mr. Johnson Chukwu, Managing Director of Cowry Asset Management Limited, will deliver the keynote address. The event will be chaired by Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Kwairanga, a respected business leader.

Confirmed special guests of honour include:

• Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)
• Mrs. Omolola Oloworaran, Director-General, National Pension Commission (PenCom)

Guest speakers are drawn from across Nigeria’s finance, insurance, and consulting sectors. They include:

• Mrs. Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, Founder/CEO, ZER Consulting Africa
• Mrs. Thaibat Adeniran, Former Managing Director, Hilal Takaful Insurance Ltd
• Dr. Uju Ogubunka, National President, Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN)
• Mr. Ayokunle Olubunmi, Head, Financial Institutions Ratings, Augusto & Co.

Onyeakusi noted that the conference is designed to raise awareness and expand understanding of AI adoption across the banking, insurance, pensions, and capital markets sectors.

“This year’s confab focuses on how technology, especially AI, is redefining financial service delivery — making it cheaper, faster, and more customer-centric,” she said. “We see this as a platform to prepare institutions and professionals for the emerging realities of digital finance.”

The SUPERNEWS AI Confab has become a prominent platform for industry stakeholders to discuss innovation, regulation, and future trends in Nigeria’s financial services landscape.

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