AN insurance expert, Mr Peter Fayomi, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to make insurance coverage compulsory for every Nigerian.

The expert insisted that making insurance policy compulsory would facilitate healthcare service delivery nationwide.

Fayomi, the Principal Manager and Marketing Coordinator, Maayoit Healthcare, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin.

He said that the health insurance would go a long way in creating awareness and advocacy for insurance policy in the country.

“We want to call on the Federal Government to legislate on health insurance coverage for every Nigerian.

“This will go a long way in creating more awareness and advocacy for insurance activities in the country.

“We believe with legislation compelling every Nigerian to have health insurance, there will be increased coverage and acceptability.

‘“This will reduce high rate of mortality and provide efficient healthcare facilities by insurance institutions and organisations,’’ the expert said.

Fayomi noted that health insurance coverage was still low in the country when compared to what obtains in advanced countries.

“This is the major challenge confronting the health sector,  but I believe with practical and proactive strategies,  all these elements will become a thing of past,’’ he said. (NAN)

– Aug. 14, 2018 @ 12:45 GMT |