Heirs Life Assurance appoints Callista Azogu as Independent Non-Executive Director

Heirs Life Assurance, a key member of Heirs Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Callista Azogu as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Azogu is a seasoned business leader with more than 35 years of experience in finance, operations, human resources, and executive leadership. She has held significant roles in major companies, including serving as the Deputy Managing Director at Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited, where she spearheaded stakeholder engagement with government institutions and played a pivotal role in important commercial negotiations.

She also served as the inaugural Finance and Control Manager at Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Limited. Currently, she sits on several corporate boards, offering expertise in stakeholder engagement, corporate governance, and compliance.

Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Chairman of Heirs Life Assurance, commented: “We are excited to welcome Callista to our Board. Her extensive Board experience, commitment to excellence, and dedication to strong corporate governance will be invaluable as we continue to drive the transformation of the insurance industry with innovative, inclusive, and accessible solutions. I am confident she will strengthen our leadership team.”

Heirs Insurance Group is the insurance division of Heirs Holdings, a prominent pan-African investment company with operations across 24 countries and four continents.

With a rapidly growing retail footprint and a robust omnichannel digital presence, Heirs Insurance Group, which includes Heirs General Insurance Limited, Heirs Life Assurance Limited, and Heirs Insurance Brokers, serves both corporate and individual customers throughout Nigeria.

The company is committed to championing financial inclusion and leading the digital insurance sector in Nigeria, working towards its mission of democratizing access to insurance.