John Dramani Mahama, the President of Ghana, has appointed Dr. Abiba Zakariah as Acting Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NIC).
According to the release, Dr. Zakariah officially assumed office on Monday, February 17, 2025, following her appointment last week.
She holds a BSc (Hons.) degree and an MBA from the University of Ghana, Legon, and earned a PhD in Management Studies from the Swiss Management Centre. She is a Chartered Insurer and a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) and the Institute of Risk Management Professionals of Ghana.
Dr. Zakariah began her career at SIC Insurance Company, formerly known as the State Insurance Corporation.
She has over 20 years of experience in the insurance sector and has held key leadership roles, including serving as Group Chief Operating Officer of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation, a reinsurance company owned by members of the West African Insurance Companies Association. She resigned from this role in 2024.
Reports suggest that Dr. Zakariah is the founder and Managing Director of Strategist Consortium, a management consulting firm.
Her appointment by the President is expected to drive reforms aimed at enhancing regulation and building investor confidence across Ghana.
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