Meet Mr. Gboyega Lesi-CEO/MD Leadway Assurance an alumnus of the University of Lagos, who is doing well in the industry. He registered for his first degree in 1987 in the Department of Civil Engineering and graduated in 1992.

Gboyega Lesi who became MD/CEO of Leadway Assurance on January 1, 2024, with over 25 years of professional experience in the insurance sector.

His journey began as a trainee risk surveyor, and since then, he has garnered expertise in various domains, including risk management, insurance broking, underwriting, product development, Bancassurance, and sales.

Lesi has pursued continuous learning, attending numerous courses both locally and internationally, focusing on insurance underwriting, risk management, strategy, management, operations, and marketing. In addition, he holds an MBA from Aston University in Birmingham, UK.

He is recognized as an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London and Nigeria and a member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI) of London. Before becoming Managing Director, he was the Executive Director, Commercials, at Leadway Assurance.

As of 2022, the company’s total assets have grown to N534 billion, marking a 6% increase from the previous year’s N502 billion.

Leadway also stands out as an industry leader in claims payment, consistently holding the position for the last seven years with a whopping N57.5 billion paid.

It is my privilege to celebrate Mr. Gboyega Lesi an Alumnus of the University of Lagos who has been making us proud in the industry.