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Fortis Global appoints Umar Faruk Umar, Ufuoma Ibru to board

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Fortis Global Insurance Plc has appointed Dr Umar Faruk Umar as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Ufuoma Ibru as a Non-Executive Director, following approval from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM).

The insurer disclosed the appointments on Thursday, August 13, 2026, saying the appointments are expected to strengthen the board and support the company’s growth and expansion.

Umar will serve as an Independent Non-Executive Director, bringing more than 40 years of professional experience and over three decades of board and corporate governance experience to the insurer.

His previous board roles include Ashaka Cement Plc, CCNN Plc and NAHCO Plc, where he chaired and served on committees covering audit, risk management, governance, finance and establishment. He currently serves on the boards of GTL Registrars Limited and the Nigerian Capital Market Development Fund.
At Fortis Global Insurance, Umar’s experience in corporate governance, risk management, finance and strategic oversight is expected to support the board’s oversight and decision-making responsibilities.

Ibru joins the board as a Non-Executive Director, bringing experience across the hospitality, tourism and financial services sectors. His previous board appointments include Ikeja Hotel Plc, The Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc and Icon Stockbrokers Limited.

His experience covers corporate governance, strategic management, legal and regulatory matters, investment transactions and stakeholder engagement, which the company said will support the effective discharge of his responsibilities on the board.

The appointments give Fortis Global Insurance additional board-level expertise in governance, risk management, finance, regulation and strategic management as the company seeks to strengthen its operations and pursue further growth.

According to the report signed by Halima Jimada, The company secretary, The board is confident that the new directors will bring their wealth of experience to bear in driving the growth and expansion of the business, and that the Company will be further strengthened bu their valuable contributions