The Managing Director of Ultimate Health Management Services, Lekan Ewenla, has been awarded the African Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Leadership Award for 2026. This prestigious recognition highlights his outstanding leadership in the health insurance sector across the continent.
About the Award
The annual African CEO Leadership Award initiative aims to identify, validate, celebrate, and amplify the impact of Africa's most transformative chief executives and senior business leaders. The award acknowledges exceptional performance and innovation in driving healthcare accessibility and affordability.
Company Recognition
In a statement, the management of Ultimate Health emphasized that the recognition of Ewenla reflects the company's strong performance in the health insurance sector, driven by innovation, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. The organization continues to work closely with key stakeholders, including regulators, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), and accredited healthcare providers, to ensure quality service delivery.
Commitment to Health Insurance
According to management, health insurance remains central to making healthcare affordable, accessible, and equitable. Ultimate Health has adopted the Group, Individual, and Family Social Health Insurance Programme (GIFSHIP) to deepen access among operators in the informal sector as well as small and medium-scale businesses. This initiative is targeted at expanding coverage to a large proportion of Nigerians in that segment.
Future Plans
Ewenla stated that the company would also roll out new service level agreements with NHIA-accredited healthcare facilities nationwide, based on the regulator's standard template. Additionally, they are planning sensitization and interactive sessions to engage service providers and clarify operational issues, ensuring seamless implementation and improved health outcomes.
