Pastor Jerry Eze secures directorial position in Heirs Life Assurance
By Folashade Olorunfemi –
The Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, Jerry Eze, has been appointed an Independent Non-Executive Director of Heirs Life Assurance.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Heirs Life Assurance on Tuesday, with the company saying it was part of efforts to expand financial inclusion and accelerate insurance adoption in Nigeria.
According to the company, Eze’s appointment would bring additional perspectives on community engagement, value-based leadership and societal impact as it seeks to make insurance more accessible to Nigerians.
The appointment, which became effective on August 10, 2026, comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s low insurance penetration, which remains below one per cent despite the country’s status as Africa’s largest economy.
Aside from founding Streams of Joy International Ministry, which has 34 branches across West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and North America, Eze is also the convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), an online prayer platform that reaches millions of people daily.
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). He holds degrees in History and International Relations and Business Administration from Abia State University and Enugu State University of Science and Technology respectively.
Speaking on the appointment, Chairman of Heirs Life Assurance, Tony Elumelu, CFR, said Eze brings “an exceptional combination of integrity, influence, and a deep understanding of people and communities” to the board. He added that Eze’s experience would support the company’s efforts to strengthen consumer trust and deepen financial inclusion.
In his response, Eze said he was honoured to join the board at what he described as a defining moment for the insurance industry.
