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Heirs Life Assurance appoints Pastor Jerry Eze as Non-Executive Director

Beyond ministry, Eze is the Founder of the Jerry Eze Foundation, a faith-led philanthropy where he provides housing support and grants to vulnerable and underserved communities The post Heirs Life Assurance appoints Pastor Jerry Eze as Non-Executive Director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Heirs Life Assurance appoints Pastor Jerry Eze as Non-Executive Director

Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, effective August 10, 2026. According to Punch Nigeria, Pastor Eze is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry. He is also the convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration, a large digital prayer platform.

Pastor Eze's appointment is said to reinforce Heirs Life Assurance's commitment to expanding financial inclusion and accelerating insurance adoption in Nigeria. The company notes that despite being Africa's largest economy, Nigeria's insurance penetration remains below one percent.

Pastor Eze also founded the Jerry Eze Foundation, which provides housing support and grants to vulnerable communities, reports Premium Times.

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