The Acting Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Abiba Zakariah, has urged new graduates of the Ghana Insurance College (GIC) to uphold integrity and diligence as they prepare to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s insurance sector.

Speaking at the 18th Graduation Ceremony of the GIC in Accra, Dr Zakariah reminded the graduating class of 2025 that their academic success marked just the beginning of a more demanding professional journey.

She emphasised that the insurance industry requires constant innovation and ethical leadership.

“You have maintained your dreams, your diligence, your faithfulness, and your integrity. Today, you sit here, a dream fulfilled and proud of yourselves,” she said.

Dr Zakariah cited industry pioneer Kwesi Essel Koomson, affectionately known as KEK, as a symbol of what vision, discipline, and persistence can achieve.

“The brokerage industry of Ghana was birthed by this man, and his vision, discipline, and persistence illustrate the qualities needed to become a leader,” she noted.

While congratulating the graduates, the NIC boss reminded them that the next phase of their journey would require even greater dedication.

“Hard work demands more hard work,” she stressed. “So, I’m here to nicely tell you that there is more hard work ahead.”

She also underscored the importance of embracing technology in today’s rapidly evolving insurance landscape, emphasising that insurers must not lag behind in adapting to technological advancements.

Dr Zakariah further announced a collaborative initiative between the NIC and the Ghana Insurance College to establish campus demonstrative centres at the University of Ghana.

These centres, she explained, will enable students to engage in hands-on insurance product design, incorporating technology to meet emerging market needs.

Quoting Maya Angelou in her closing remarks, she encouraged graduates to remain committed to lifelong learning and growth, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”

Graduates at the ceremony received Diplomas in Applied Insurance Studies, Advanced Diplomas in Insurance, and Certificates in Insurance for successfully completing the 2024/2025 academic year.

Established in 2006, the Ghana Insurance College is mandated to provide education and training in insurance to enhance governance and professionalism in the sector. It also promotes the work of the Insurance Institute of Ghana and supports its efforts to attain full autonomy in the certification of insurance professionals.

Since its inception, the College has trained thousands of professionals who are now contributing to the growth and development of Ghana’s insurance industry.

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