The Nigerian Insurers Association has paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, to strengthen collaboration on the enforcement of the Third-Party Motor Insurance Policy.

According to a statement from NIA, the NIA team, led by its Director-General, Mrs Bola Odukale, congratulated Jimoh on his appointment and commended the police for their role in improving compliance with the policy.

The police commenced the enforcement of third-party motor insurance policies on February 1, 2025, nationwide.

During the visit, Odukale extended sincere appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for championing the enforcement, adding that the collaboration has significantly improved compliance across the country.

She noted that the visit underscores NIA’s commitment to promoting industry growth and protecting the interests of the insuring public.

The DG emphasised the importance of the motor insurance policy, noting that many motorists underestimate its value and benefits.

The NIA boss promised to further collaborate and support the police, including organising workshops and training for Divisional Traffic Officers to improve their knowledge of the insurance business, particularly third-party motor insurance.

In his response, CP Jimoh commended the role insurance plays and assured the NIA team that the police would continue to enforce the policy, as directed by the Inspector General of Police.

The commissioner noted that the IGP took the enforcement of the policy seriously and had mandated police commands in all states across the country to send reports of developments on the enforcement to the central daily.

He also highlighted the need for insurance education, particularly in tackling fake insurance certificates.

Other members of the NIA team present at the visit were the Director of Operations, Mr Lanre Ojuola; Controller, Technical, Mr Soji Oni; and the Head of Corporate Communication and Brand Management, Ajoke Adeyemi.