Insurance Commission crowns anniversary with thanksgiving service
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev. Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle, has advised insurance providers to always seek the interests of their clients.
According to him, it was inappropriate for providers to always think of what they would benefit from their clients and stakeholders instead of implementing policies which would be beneficial to their customers.
The Metropolitan Archbishop was speaking at the 25th anniversary thanksgiving service of the National Insurance Commission (NIC) in Accra yesterday.
Theme of sermon
Speaking on the theme: “To whom much is given, of whom much is expected,” he said insurance providers played a critical role in society, as they catered to a specific need of the people.
Most Rev. Palmer-Buckle said every human being, including insurance providers and those in authority, were accountable to the people God had given to their care.
“There is too much selfishness in the country and we must desist from that and endeavour to seek the collective interest of all. We must practise hospitality and love each other ungrudgingly for the good and progress of the nation,” he said.
Spend time meaningfully
Most Rev. Palmer-Buckle also expressed disappointment at the rate at which people wasted time and effort on trivial issues.
He indicated that a lot of Ghanaians did not spend their time meaningfully, “doing the right things at the wrong time”.
He cited an instance where he visited some health centres only to see that the health professionals were busily reading their Bibles while patients were suffering.
He described that act as cruel, criminal and unacceptable.
Thanksgiving service
The thanksgiving service brought together insurance providers across the country.
Special intercessory prayers were said for the NIC, the insurance industry, the leadership of the nation and the upcoming 2016 general election.
Additionally, the NIC building complex was rededicated and consecrated.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Commissioner of NIC, Ms Lydia Lariba Bawa, stated that it was important for the commission to crown the celebration with a thanksgiving service to glorify the name of the Lord.