The first edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Convention held to a thunderous applause on Tuesday July 22, 2014 at the Grand Ball Room of Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos. It was indeed a child of necessity as top dignitaries from different walks of life graced the event and made indelible contributions to the commencement of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Scheme.

Present at the event were DG of NAFDAC-Dr Paul Orhii who gave the keynote address, The Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme- Dr Femi Thomas and MDs of top insurance companies. The Nigerian entertainment industry was also well represented at the event, as attendees covered the comedy, movies, music and other sectors respectively.

Present at the event were; Daddy Showkey, Omawumi, J Martins, Adewale Ayuba, Koffi, Jenifer Eliogu, Terry G, Okey Bakassi, Saidi Balogun, Foluke Daramola, Edi Lawani, Tee A, Grace Amah, Joseph Benjamin, Ngozi Nwosu, and many more. The event which was put together by Nigerian Entertainment Industry Lecture Series (NEILS) was hosted by veteran comedian, Julius Agwu.