NEM Group rewards outstanding staff, celebrates 2025 performance

NEM Group says it is strengthening people-focused strategies and service delivery to sustain growth and create long-term value, following a positive performance recorded in the year.
The group made this known at its 2025 end-of-year thanksgiving service held at its Lagos head office, which brought together staff of NEM Insurance Plc, NEM Asset Management and NEM Health, alongside clients, partners and well-wishers.
Group chairman, Tope Smart, said the performance reflected a combination of strategic focus, employee dedication and customer confidence, noting that the group exceeded its year-end projections.
Mr Smart said the subsidiaries’ contributions earned NEM Group several awards and recognitions in the year, adding that the company remained committed to improving service delivery and supporting economic growth.
He disclosed that as part of its expansion strategy, the group opened two new branches in the year and plans to acquire a life assurance licence and establish foreign branches across Africa in 2026.
Also speaking, the managing director of NEM Insurance Plc, Andrew Ikekhua, expressed gratitude for the successful year, commending staff and clients for their loyalty and commitment.
Mr Ikekhua said the company would continue to invest in its people and systems to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
As part of the celebration, outstanding employees across the group were recognised for exceptional performance.
Those honoured included Damilola Ajewole of legal and compliance, NEM Insurance Plc, as best staff of the year; Julius Elusakin of the Strategy Unit, NEM Insurance Plc, as best manager of the year; Pham Blessing Nnyagu of NEM Health Ltd., as best staff of the year; and Oluwaseun Adeoye of NEM Asset Management Ltd., as best staff of the year.
The group also honoured retiring staff members James Onorienbohwo and Amos Omolewa, alongside other employees, for their years of dedicated and impactful service.
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