Nume Ekeghe
Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, has appointed the Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, Pastor Jerry Eze, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective August 10, 2026.
The company in a statement noted that the appointment would strengthen its efforts to deepen financial inclusion and accelerate insurance adoption in Nigeria through greater public trust, consumer education and improved financial resilience.
The appointment comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s low insurance penetration, which remains below one per cent despite the size of the country’s economy, highlighting the need to expand access to financial protection and improve public confidence in insurance products.
According to Heirs Life, Eze’s appointment would bring to the Board extensive experience in community engagement, value-based leadership and initiatives focused on broad societal impact, as the company seeks to make insurance more accessible to Nigerians.
Eze is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, which has 34 branches across West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and North America. He is also the convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD), a digital prayer platform with millions of daily viewers globally.
Commenting on the appointment, Chairman, Heirs Life Assurance, Tony Elumelu, said: “Pastor Jerry brings an exceptional combination of integrity, influence, and a deep understanding of people and communities. As we continue our mission to democratise access to insurance, his insight will help strengthen consumer trust, deepen financial inclusion, and reinforce our commitment to protecting the financial future of millions of Nigerians. We are delighted to welcome him to the Board of Heirs Life Assurance and the broader family of Heirs Insurance Group.”
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