Human race always throw up different categories of people; the highly and lowly placed; the accomplished and the not so accomplished people and above all the exemplary achievers whose lives are exciting chapters for the upcoming generations.
One unique thing about Prince (Dr) Feyisayo Soyewo, is not only contained in his personal achievements in life, which is in itself a factor, but by the way he has been able to touch other people’s lives positively; directly and indirectly, thereby making the society a better place for all. He is one man whose outstanding achievements are sources of inspiration to the present and future generations, while his contributions to societal development are legendary.
Prince Soyewo, the Chief Executive Officer of Prestige Insurance Brokers Ltd, Lagos; Past President, Nigeria Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB); Past Chairman, African Insurance Brokers Association (AIBA), was born on Sunday, 24th September, 1950, to a noble and royal family. His father was Jacob Soyewo, a big time and prosperous farmer, the great grandson of Balogun Meleki of Ago-Iwoye (from Ogunjobi dynasty). His mother, Juliana Poroye Soyewo was a truly Royal Princess from Ebumawe Royal Dynasty in Ago-Iwoye; Elerunwon Royal House in Erunwon and Eleruija Alaporu Royal House in Ilaporu.
Young Feyisayo had his primary education at Awori, from 1957 to 1964 and later enlisted at Itamerin Secondary Modern School, Oru-Ijebu, where he obtained Secondary Modern School Certificate. Thereafter, he attended Ago-Iwoye Secondary School and later proceeded to Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo, for his Higher School Certificate education. His insatiable appetite for higher academic attainment made him to sponsor himself to the University of Lagos after he had finished sponsoring the last of his mother’s children to University of Ife. He was 33 years old when he entered the University of Lagos, but narrowly missed finishing with first class honours, as he finished with B.Sc (Business Administration) second class upper honours degree.
Prince Soyewo had from his secondary school days dreamt of a profession he would love to go into. He had wanted to be either a Medical Doctor or a Pharmacist. But as fate would have it, he ended up in the Insurance profession where he has made his marks.
In June 1975, Prince (Dr) Feyisayo Soyewo’s journey to a successful Insurance career began, when he joined the Guardian Royal Exchange Assurance, where he was exposed to several professional trainings that later came in handy in his sojourn at the industry. After two years, he moved to President Clothing Company Limited as Insurance Officer. Again, in search of Promised Land, he moved to Amicable Assurance Company Limited to become the Head of Claims and was further exposed to local and international trainings. While at Amicable Assurance, he joined Institute of Management where he is a Fellow till today. On the move, Prince Soyewo was appointed as Fire and Claims Superintendent at Lagos State Assurance to pioneer what is now known as Lassaco Assurance.
After serving meritoriously in various Insurance companies which spanned thirteen years of skilled underwriting and claims management, Prince (Dr) Feyisayo Soyewo, in fulfillment of his desire to be self-employed, established Prestige Insurance Brokers Ltd in 1988, thereby becoming an Insurance Broker. As the Chief Executive Officer, he has diligently nurtured Prestige Insurance Brokers Ltd to become one of the highest ranking and foremost Insurance Broking Firm in Nigeria today.
Prince Soyewo, upon the establishment of Prestige Insurance Brokers, joined Nigerian Corporation of Insurance Brokers (NCIB), the umbrella body for insurance brokers in the Nigerian Insurance Industry. He made history in 1996 during the Annual Insurance Conference & Annual General Meeting in Kano, when he was elected a Fellow of the Council before becoming President. His active participation thereafter paved way for him to contest in 1999 for the position of Vice President of the body, which he won overwhelmingly. Two years later, he was elected as the Deputy President, while in 2003, he was elected President.
One of the major achievements of Prince (Dr) Feyisayo Soyewo during his leadership of NCIB was the signing into law, Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) Act, for which he played tremendous roles when he was the Deputy President.
In May 2003, about four months before Prince Soyewo’s assumption of office as the NCIB President, the Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo signed into law the NCRIB Act. Prince Soyewo thereafter became the NCRIB Charter President.
The invaluable contributions of Prince (Dr) Feyisayo Soyewo to the insurance industry and nation building earned him the conferment of National Honours Award of “Member of the Federal Republic” (MFR), among other numerous Awards. He is the Chairman of African Insurance Brokers Association (AIBA) and also the Author of the book, Insurance Broking in Nigeria (the first authoritative book on Insurance Broking by a Nigerian Insurance Practitioner).
As a great philanthropist with resolve to give back to his root, Prince Soyewo, in 1991, established Feyisayo Soyewo Foundation. The Foundation was saddled with the responsibility to; (1) Award Scholarship to deserving brilliant but indigent students of secondary schools and tertiary institutions, especially of Ago-Iwoye origin; (2) Assist Educational and Research Centres in their various educational, research and development activities; (3) Offer necessary assistance in other areas of human development. So far, the Foundation has recorded tremendous success going by the number of people that have benefited from it and completed their education up to the university level and today earning good living. Among them are Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers and Journalists.
At the home front, Prince Soyewo has never been found wanting, as he is a loving, caring and responsible husband and father. He is happily married to Olori Abiodun Abolanle Soyewo, an Accountant with the Lagos State government. Prince (Dr) Feyisayo Soyewo is blessed with very responsible and God fearing children.
Today, well-meaning Nigerians are celebrating a Distinguished Achiever, a Cheerful Giver, a Philanthropist Par Excellence, a Lover of his people, an Accomplished Insurance Broker, a Successful Businessman, a Fountain of Knowledge, an Amiable and Sociable Person, a Man with Great Passion for Humanity, a Goal Getter, a Brilliant, Humble and Friendly Personality, a Gentleman of Honour and Integrity, a Godly Person and Great Leader of Men, Prince (Dr) Feyisayo Soyewo, KJW, MFR, Olori Omooba and Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Ago-Iwoye, on his 73rd Birthday Anniversary.
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