“NAICOM Deeply Mourns the Passing of Barr. Rotimi Edu, mni, FCIB”

The late former President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Barrister Rotimi Edu, mni, FCIB

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Barrister Rotimi Edu, mni, FCIB, a distinguished former President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), describing him as one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s insurance broking profession.

In a heartfelt condolence message issued by the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, the Commission paid glowing tribute to the late insurance icon, whose leadership and contributions, it said, transformed the industry and inspired a generation of professionals.

According to Omosehin, Barrister Edu was not merely a past president of the NCRIB but a visionary leader whose tenure left an enduring footprint on the Nigerian insurance landscape. He noted that Edu’s brilliance, strategic foresight, and unwavering dedication to advancing insurance practice distinguished him as one of the most impactful leaders of his era.

The NAICOM boss described the late Edu as a man of exceptional intellect, uncommon courage, and boundless energy, whose passion for reform and innovation consistently drove progress within the insurance ecosystem.

“Barr. Edu was a cauldron of ideas and a relentless advocate for professionalism and transformation in the industry. Even while confronting personal health challenges, his commitment to the Council and the broader insurance community never waned,” Omosehin stated.

He further remarked that the late insurance leader’s steadfast devotion to service reflected his deep love for the profession and his determination to see the industry attain greater relevance and credibility in Nigeria’s financial sector.

NAICOM acknowledged that Edu’s passing has created a huge vacuum, not only within his family and the Quicklink organisation, but also across the NCRIB and the entire insurance community where he was widely respected for his integrity, courage, and progressive leadership style.

The Commission emphasised that his legacy would continue to resonate within the industry for many years, inspiring insurance practitioners and future leaders to uphold the ideals of excellence, innovation, and service that he championed throughout his career.

“His departure is a painful loss to the insurance industry and the nation at large. However, the values he stood for and the reforms he advocated will remain a guiding light for generations of professionals,” the statement added.

On behalf of NAICOM, Omosehin extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, his colleagues, associates, and the entire insurance fraternity, while praying for divine strength and comfort for all those affected by the loss.

He also prayed that Almighty God grant Barrister Rotimi Edu eternal rest and give his loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Late Barrister Rotimi Edu mni, FCIB, was widely recognised for championing insurance professionalism, sector reforms, and industry awareness during his leadership at the NCRIB.

NAICOM has mourned the passing of former NCRIB President Barrister Rotimi Edu, describing him as a visionary insurance leader whose legacy transformed Nigeria’s insurance broking industry.