{"id":19488,"date":"2025-09-25T15:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=19488"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:58:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T09:58:30","slug":"lagos-fire-incidents-nia-promises-prompt-claims-payment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/25\/lagos-fire-incidents-nia-promises-prompt-claims-payment\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos fire incidents: NIA promises prompt claims payment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.funminews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-82.png?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19489\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has extended condolences to individuals, families, and businesses affected by the fire incidents at Afriland Towers and Emab Plaza in Lagos on Sept. 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Kunle Ahmed, Chairman of NIA, in a statement on Thursday, said the association deeply mourned the loss of lives and property and stood in solidarity with the victims of the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The chairman stated that the NIA had identified member companies that provided insurance coverage for the affected buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">He assured that losses under valid insurance policies would be duly compensated by the respective insurers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cThe Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) extends its heartfelt condolences to all individuals, families, and businesses affected by the tragic fire incidents that occurred at the Afriland Towers and Emab Plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cWe deeply mourn the loss of lives and property and stand in solidarity with those who are grieving and rebuilding in the aftermath of this unfortunate event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cAs the umbrella body for insurance and reinsurance companies in Nigeria, we wish to assure all affected parties that we have identified member companies that provided insurance covers for the said buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cLosses covered under valid insurance policies will be duly compensated by the respective insurance companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cThe insurance industry remains committed to upholding its promise of protection and financial recovery in times of crisis,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ahmed urged members of the public and business owners to embrace insurance as a vital tool for risk management and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">He noted that the importance of being insured could not be overstated in a world where unforeseen events often have far-reaching consequences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has extended condolences to individuals, families, and businesses affected by the fire incidents at Afriland Towers and Emab Plaza in Lagos on Sept. 16. 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