The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has named Olola Frederick Olabode Ogunlana as the winner of its 2025 International Lifetime Achievement Award.
The judges made their selection because of his long-standing contribution to the insurance industry spanning 73 years. He is the author of five books and was one of the founding members of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, West African Insurance Companies Association, African Insurance Organisation and the Nigerian Institute of Management.
His career is also marked by his involvement at Lloyd’s of London, where he was an underwriting member for 10 years. He is deeply involved in various charitable and educational organisations. His passion for youth development is evident through his active participation
Graeme Trudgill, BIBA Chief Executive said: “Olola Frederick Olabode Ogunlana’s exceptional career and lifelong commitment to personal and professional development make him a true pioneer in the insurance industry and an inspiration to many. And he still carries on to this day at the remarkable age of 92.”
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