Sanlam Pan Africa (SPA) has inducted Valentine Ojumah into its Council of Elders.
In a statement, the Senior Marketing Services Coordinator Sanlam Life Insurance Nigeria Limited, Bankole Banjo, said SPA is the business cluster for Sanlam Group’s operations in Africa, including Sanlam Nigeria.
Ojumah, who is one of two first-ever inductees into the council, is the pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Sanlam Life Nigeria until he retired last year.
With over 35 years’ experience in risk management, insurance broking, consultancy and training within the industry, academics and research, Ojumah served Sanlam Nigeria for 12 years.
Sanlam Pan Africa Life Chief Executive, Robert Dommisse said: “On behalf the SPA Life team, I am delighted to acknowledge Val as an inductee of the council.
“He is a visionary and exemplary leader, who has led the business with verve and conviction since inception. True to his innovative leadership, Val has been awarded some top awards during his career at Sanlam. Most recently, these included: SPA Life CEO Award (2021), AfricaRe, CEO of the year in Africa (2020), Sanlam Group Chief Executive Officer award (2016).
“As Val moves to enjoy the next chapter in his life, we are thrilled that he has accepted to serve on the SPA Life Council of Elders. We look forward to having the benefit of learning from his extensive leadership experience and fountain of knowledge to tackle challenges and opportunities for our business in the future.”
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sanlam Life Insurance Nigeria Limited,Tunde Mimiko, congratulated Ojumah and commended his multi-disciplinary experience in building Sanlam Nigeria from inception into a successful business.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sanlam General Insurance, a subsidiary of Sanlam Life Insurance, Bode Opadokun, also lauded the industry legend, saying: “We are proud of you and look forward to many more years of contribution to the organisation as a member of the Council of Elders.”
Ojumah urged for the growth and development of the organisation.