Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Jerry Eze, founder and lead pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, as an independent non-executive director (NED) on its board, effective August 10.
The company said in a statement on Monday that the appointment is aimed at strengthening consumer trust, financial inclusion and insurance adoption in Nigeria.
Heirs Life said Eze, who is also the convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD), a digital prayer platform, would bring perspectives on community engagement, leadership and societal impact to the board.
The company said his ministry has 34 branches across West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and North America, while NSPPD reaches millions of people daily.
Eze is also the founder of the Jerry Eze Foundation, through which he provides housing support and grants to underserved communities.
In 2026, the foundation announced N1 billion in grants for young entrepreneurs in agriculture, technology and manufacturing, according to the statement.
Before entering full-time ministry, Eze worked in development communications, including as a communications specialist on a World Bank HIV/AIDS programme and with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Life Assurance, said Eze’s experience would help the company deepen financial inclusion and consumer trust.
“Pastor Jerry brings an exceptional combination of integrity, influence, and a deep understanding of people and communities,” Elumelu said.
Eze said he was honoured to join the board and would work with the company’s management to make insurance more accessible.
Heirs Life Assurance is one of three insurance businesses under Heirs Holdings, alongside Heirs General Insurance and Heirs Insurance Brokers.
The group said its insurance businesses collectively serve more than three million people directly and indirectly.
