The Managing and Chief Executive Officer of Sanlam General Insurance Nigeria Limited, Bode Opadokun has won the ‘2023 CEO Today Africa Award’ for his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to his industry.
“Opadokun, emerging as the winner of this esteemed accolade, solidifies his position as a prominent figure in the African business community,” a statement from the company said.
“He is an accomplished business leader and insurance mogul with a remarkable track record in financial services.
The Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager, GINL, Ajibola Liyide, said the selection process for the CEO Today Africa Awards was rigorous and comprehensive. A panel of industry experts carefully evaluates the nominees based on a range of criteria, including leadership skills, financial performance, innovation, strategic vision, and industry impact.
“The winners are chosen based on their exceptional achievements and their ability to inspire and lead their teams to success,” he explained.
According to Liyide, Opadokun led the Sanlam General Insurance business to be the first insurance company in Nigeria to use a dynamic USSD Code to resolve a motor insurance claim in less than 40 minutes. This service is tagged, Code of Confidence. With a dial of *1056# on your phone, you can resolve your motor insurance claims in a few minutes.”
While receiving the award, Opadokun said, “I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive the 2023 CEO Today Africa Awards. Opadokun thanked everyone and dedicated the award to the staff members of Sanlam General Insurance who have been making the organisation thrive. “
Other notable winners of the award from Nigeria are the CEO, First Pension Custodian, Oloruntimilehin George, and the CEO, BUA Cement, Yusuf Binju.
