Mrs. Mary Adeyanju, the managing director, Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Limited, has been elected into the governing council of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN).
Mrs. Adeyanju contested with nine other contestants in the keenly contested election, standing tall on the election results chart as number one with 1083 votes.
In her appreciation speech, she said: “I write with a deep sense of gratitude to express my heartfelt appreciation to each one of you for the tremendous love and support shown during the recently concluded campaigns and elections for the governing council seats of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN).
“The trust and confidence you have placed in me are truly humbling, and I am committed to not only meeting but exceeding your expectations. I understand the weight of the responsibilities associated with this role, and I am wholeheartedly devoted to fulfilling them, no matter how arduous the journey may be.
“My pursuit of change through collaboration and innovation has been the driving force behind my decision to embark on this path. I firmly believe that, by working together, we can elevate our institute to unprecedented levels of success.
“Your unwavering belief in me and our collective vision for innovation and a prosperous future for CIIN is deeply appreciated. I am eager and optimistic about the opportunities that await us on this journey.
“This victory is a shared triumph, not just for me, but for all of us who stand united in our vision for the future. “Thank you, once again, for your unwavering support and belief in me.”
In her campaign manifesto, Mrs. Adeyanju pledged to introduce innovations in the council, stating that she would work with other council members to reform the institute’s examination.
She said the exams, which are the same in four other African countries, could be improved further, in spite of the successes presently being achieved, by converting them to a Computer-Based Test format.
According to her, the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria does not need to build a CBT center, purchase computers, or incur significant expenses, instead, it can collaborate with existing centers to conduct the exams, thereby increasing their integrity.
This change, she submitted, would also elevate the standing with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) in London. “Currently, those with CIIN qualifications who move to the UK must pass approximately five additional papers to obtain the UK certification. Conversely, individuals from the UK can receive our certificate without taking extra exams.
By creating a system that upholds greater integrity in our examinations, we can ensure that our qualifications are recognized on par with those from the CII London, making it easier for our members to relocate and have their credentials acknowledged,” she posited.
