He has been the Chairman of the Board of IGI since its inception and currently leads a board of 9 members that lends its skill and years of experience to directing the strategy of the Company. He was Nigeria's Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces from 1966 to 1975.

With a doctorate degree in Political Science, he has spent the past three decades providing leadership for projects designed to promote peace and progress in Nigeria and internationally.

He is the President and Chairman, Board of Trustees of Yakubu Gowon Centre, Abuja, a non­governmental organisation set up to promote the cause of Nigerian unity, nation-building, national integration and conflict resolution through dialogue and involvement in Humanitarian organisations and projects.

He is also a recipient of the national honour, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic.

Another recent initiative of his is the "Nigeria Prays" project, which is a vehicle for promoting peace and canvassing for spiritual and moral rebirth in the country.

The Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IGI, he has a very rich inter-disciplinary background. He had his formal education in Economics both at the University of Lagos (1970-73) and the University of Santa Clara, California, United States (1976). He is also an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London.

A self-motivated achiever, Mr. Olowude has deployed his multi-disciplinary background, professionalism and vision to build a conglomerate with interests in various sectors of the Nigerian Economy.

Mr. Olowude has delivered papers at various fora on wide ranging topics. He has a total of 28 years cognate experience in Insurance Management.

As well as being a Director on the TGI board, he was a Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (1999-2005). Since retirement as the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, he still serves un the Governing Council of the Exchange as well as on the Board of the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company PIc.

A former President of the Harvard Business School Association of Nigeria, Apostle Alile is a fellow of each of the Institute of Directors, the Nigerian Institute of Management as well as the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers.

He is a leading investment analyst who has, in the last three decades, made valuable contributions to national economic growth and public policy formulation. He was for 12 years a Trustee and Treasurer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee.

He is the Spiritual Leader of St. Joseph Chosen Church of God.

Holds an LL.B degree from the University of London and is a Barrister of the Middle Temple. He has run his own law practice successfully for several decades.

His business interests include insurance and construction services, amongst others.

Served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria between 1977 and 1982. He performed this national duty meritoriously, setting exemplary standards in accountability, probity and efficiency.

An elder statesman and respected opinion leader, Mr. Vincent's views on critical national issues are highly valued. He is Chairman of the City Business Computers Ltd. He is a member of the National Executive Council of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF); Chairman, Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation for over 10 years; past President of the Metropolitan Club and past President of Victoria Island Lions Club; and Patron of the African Church. He was a Vice President, African Development Bank Abidjan, Cote d'ivoire (1966-1973).

He is a highly respected Legal Practitioner, businessman as well as a social and religious leader. He has enjoyed a distinguished career as a Law teacher, and sports administrator.

A former Attorney General of the Western State of Nigeria, he is the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
Dr. Adegbite belongs to several national, international, professional and business organisations. He is the Principal Partner of Lateef Adegblte & Co., a leading Law Firm, which specialises in Commercial Law Practice. He brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the IGI board.

She is a Laboratory Scientist by profession and has had a distinguished career at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) from which she retired as Head of the Medical Laboratory Department.

She is Member, Institute of Medical Laboratory Technologists. Now a businesswoman, Mrs. Olowude is on the Board of Directors of several companies including Orbital Computer Services Limited and Bimrax Limited.

He is the Deputy Managing Director, Operations. He is a Chartered Insurance Practitioner with over two decades of distinguished professional practice. With more than 22 years cognate insurance experience, Mr. Fashola was the General Manager/Chief Executive of Liberty Assurance Company Limited before joining IGI in 1993.

An alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, he is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London, and Associate, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London. Mr. Fashola is a member of the Academic Board of the West African Insurance Institute of The Gambia.E-mail him

She is the Deputy Managing Director, Corporate & Legal Services. She had a distinguished legal career at the Federal Ministry of Justice where she rose to the position of Deputy Director before joining IGI in 1996.

A Legal Practitioner with over 31 years post call experience, Mrs. Adetiba is also the Company Secretary and Legal Adviser to IGI and its subsidiaries.

A Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, U K, a member of the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) 1990-1991, Member of the Task Force for the Revision of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (1990), she has made significant contributions to policy formulation in the insurance industry, especially in the content and interpretation of insurance legislation and regulations.E-mail Her

Mr. Sina Elusakin
B.Sc, MBA, AIIN, MEI
DIrector

He is the Executive Director (Special Risks). Mr Elushakin holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Masters of Business Administration ( Banking and Finance). He is also an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute Insurers of Nigeria and a member of the Energy Institute, London. Mr Elusakin’s expertise in Oil and Gas underwriting skill is recognized both in Nigeria and internationally.E-mail him

Mr. Yinka Obalade
B.Sc, MBA, AIIN, MEI
DIrector

Executive Director (Group Account, Finance and Investment).  He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria.  Mr Obalade has more than 20 years banking experience, retiring as Chief Executive of Global Bank Limited in 2005.  He is the Executive Director in charge of Group Account, Finance and Investment.E-mail him