Pastor Jerry Eze Joins Heirs Life Assurance Board As Non-Executive Director

Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective August 10, 2026.

The appointment is part of Heirs Life’s commitment to expanding financial inclusion, accelerating insurance adoption, and strengthening public trust and consumer education across Nigeria.

Despite being Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria’s insurance penetration remains below one percent — among the lowest globally.

Heirs Life said Eze’s appointment brings a unique perspective on community engagement, value-based leadership, and broad societal impact as the company works to make insurance accessible to more Nigerians.

Pastor Jerry Eze is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, a multinational ministry with 34 branches across West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and North America.

He is also the convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration, NSPPD, one of the world’s largest digital prayer platforms, reaching millions of people daily.

Through his ministry and humanitarian initiatives, he has become a prominent voice championing hope, compassion, and community transformation.

Beyond ministry, Eze is the Founder of the Jerry Eze Foundation, a faith-led philanthropy that provides housing support and grants to vulnerable and underserved communities.

In 2026, he announced N1 billion in grants to support young entrepreneurs across agriculture, technology, and manufacturing to advance enterprise development and economic opportunity.

Before entering full-time ministry, Pastor Jerry Eze worked in development communications as a Communications Specialist on a World Bank HIV/AIDS programme and with the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and International Relations from Abia State University and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.

Speaking on the appointment, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Chairman, Heirs Life Assurance, 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.”

Commenting on his appointment, Pastor Jerry Eze said: “I am honoured to join the Board of Heirs Life Assurance at a defining moment for the insurance industry. Financial security empowers individuals, families, and businesses to pursue their aspirations with greater confidence and resilience. I look forward to working with the Board and Management to advance the company’s mission of making insurance more accessible, relevant, and impactful for every Nigerian.”

Heirs Life Assurance has become one of Nigeria’s leading specialist life insurance companies and ranked 7th on the Financial Times list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies.

It is one of the three insurance businesses of Heirs Holdings, a leading pan-African investment company with investments across 24 countries and four continents.

With an omni-channel digital presence and physical branches across the country, Heirs Life continues to focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions to make financial protection accessible to every Nigerian.

Heirs Insurance Group, comprising Heirs Life Assurance, Heirs General Insurance, and Heirs Insurance Brokers, collectively serves over three million people directly and indirectly.

The Group is championing financial inclusion and leading the digital insurance play in Nigeria.