By LOVETH AZODO, Lagos
As activities for the 2026 Insurance Week gather momentum, the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) has intensified efforts to deepen insurance awareness among young Nigerians through a school outreach programme held at Salvation Army Primary School, Lagos.
The outreach, which formed part of activities lined up for the annual Insurance Week celebration themed “Insurance: A Future Redefined,” featured insurance sensitisation sessions, educational interactions, and the presentation of gifts and learning materials to pupils.
Speaking during the event, President and Chairman of Council of CIIN, Yetunde Ilori, said the initiative was aimed at introducing insurance concepts to children early enough to shape a future generation that understands the value of financial protection and risk management.
According to her, Insurance Week goes beyond industry celebration and serves as a platform for driving insurance awareness across different segments of society.
“We are having our Insurance Week, and we do it once every year. We want to tell both adults and children about insurance,” she said.
Ilori noted that children today are more exposed and receptive to knowledge than previous generations, making them an important target for insurance literacy campaigns.
“We believe these children are not like the children of before. Sometimes they even help introduce new things to their parents. So, we are trying to communicate insurance to them in a simple way they can understand,” she stated.
As part of the outreach, the Institute introduced specially designed educational books aimed at simplifying insurance concepts for children between the ages of four and 10.
The publication, titled “A to Z of Insurance,” uses illustrations, assignments, colouring activities, and interactive exercises to explain insurance in child-friendly language.
Ilori explained that the initiative was designed not only for children but also for parents and guardians who may have limited understanding of insurance.
“Sometimes when insurance people speak, it sounds like jargon because it is legally related. So, we have simplified it with pictures and practical exercises children can do on their own. After completion, they even get certificates,” she said.
She further disclosed that the Institute had extended the literacy campaign to radio platforms where children participate in insurance-related quiz sessions and win prizes as part of efforts to make insurance education more engaging and accessible.
Management of Salvation Army Primary School commended CIIN for bringing the awareness initiative directly to pupils, describing the programme as timely and impactful.
The school authorities said the outreach would help expose children to important financial knowledge at an early age while encouraging curiosity, learning, and future career interest in the insurance profession.
They also urged other professional bodies and corporate organisations to emulate such initiatives by investing in educational and value-driven programmes for young learners.
Insurance Week 2026, which runs from May 15 to May 22 across Lagos and other CIIN chapters nationwide, is expected to feature several activities aimed at promoting insurance awareness, literacy, and industry engagement.
Among the highlights of this year’s edition is the unveiling of insurance literacy books for primary and secondary school students, reflecting CIIN’s broader commitment to integrating insurance education into Nigeria’s educational mainstream.
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