Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced the appointment of Mr Emeka Emuwa as the chairman of its Board of Directors.
Emuwa brings a wealth of experience spread over three
decades leading and transforming banking institutions across Africa. After
completing a sterling 25-year career with Citibank where he left as the Country
Officer and Managing Director, he went on to serve as the Group Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank of Nigeria.
In a statement, AFC said
Emuwa’s extensive experience and unwavering dedication to the
advancement of Africa made him a valuable asset to AFC at a time when the
corporation was rapidly expanding its operations across the continent and
building partnerships through international collaborations.
He has been a part of AFC’s board since 2015, previously
serving as the chairman of the Board Risk and Investment Committee, and as a
member of the Board Nominations and Governance Committee.
He is also the chairman of Tangerine Financial (UK), the
holding company for a financial services group providing insurance and pension
solutions across the continent. Mr Emuwa is thus well positioned to oversee and
guide AFC on its future strategy and growth aspirations.
Speaking on the appointment, Samaila Zubairu, President and
CEO of AFC, said: “Mr Emuwa’s considerable experience, insightful perspectives
and immense dedication to Africa’s development seamlessly align with our
mission. We are confident that under his continued guidance, AFC will continue
to make significant strides in transforming the continent.
“He brings a deep understanding of Africa’s financial
landscape within a global context, and has a clear vision for enabling AFC to
further amplify its impact.”
Commenting on his appointment, Emuwa said: “I am deeply
honoured to be appointed Chairman of AFC, an institution that has over the past
16 years evolved into the leading infrastructure investor in Africa, delivering
transformational projects across pivotal sectors of the economy.
“I look forward to continuing to work closely with the
board, management, and all stakeholders to advance AFC’s mission and strengthen
its role as a driving force for economic growth and infrastructure development
on the African continent.”
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