By David Akinmola
Heirs Insurance Group has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening financial literacy and building the next generation of financial empowered Nigerians with the conclusion of the 2025 essay championship.
Now in its fourth edition, the nationwide competition attracted over 5,000 entries from junior secondary school students, all exploring the theme, “The Role of Insurance in Keeping Families Safe and Secure.” The event, held in Abuja, celebrated knowledge, creativity, and the growing imact of insurance education in shaping young minds.
After a rigorous evaluation process independently verified by Deloite and Touche, 13-year-old Rhema-Love Abraham of Precepts Learning Field, Lagos, emerged as the overall winner, earning a N5 million scholarship and a N1 million grant for her school. Bernice Michael of S-TEE High School, Lagos, won the second prize with a N2 million scholarship, while Afopefoluwa Tofio-Jacobs of D-IVY College, Ogun State, took third place, receiving N1 million.
In line with its mission to democratize insurance awareness, Heirs Insurance also introduced the inaugural Teachers’ Insurance Awareness, Price, recognizing educators who champion insurance and financial literacy. Okpe James Chidi of Urban Secondary School, Umuna Orlu, Imo State, emerged the first-ever winner, receiving N1 million in personal cash rewrd and a N500,000 grant for his school.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sector Head, Heirs Insurance Group, Niyi Onifade, commended the creativity and commitment of the participants, describing them as the true reflection of Nigeria’s promising future.
“We are proud of every student and teacher who participated in this year’s essay championship. Their curiosity and dedication reflect the kind of future we envision one built on knowledge, innovation, and resilience. At Heirs Insurance Group, we believe financial literacy is a catalyst for empowerment and national transformation,”he said.
The Heirs Insurance Essay Championship is one of the Group’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, created to advance financial inclusion and foster a culture of insurance awareness among young Nigerians. The addition of the Teachers’ Prize underscores the company’s strategic focus on collaboration with educators to scale the reach and impact of financial literacy nationwide
With each edition, Heirs Insurance continues to strengthen its role as a leading advocate for financial education — empowering both students and teachers to shape a more financially secure future for Nigeria.
