Lagos: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ireti Samuel-Ogbu as Chair of its Board of Directors. She succeeds Mr. Emeka Emuwa, who has completed 12 years of service to the Corporation.
According to African Press Organization, Mrs. Samuel-Ogbu brings over three decades of experience in leading and transforming the banking sector across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Until recently, she held a leading position at Citi’s institutional businesses in Nigeria and Ghana, with responsibilities across Banking, Markets, and Services. During her tenure, she successfully maneuvered the franchise through challenging macroeconomic and regulatory environments, enhancing its strategic direction and resilience.
Her career at Citibank included senior leadership roles covering more than 50 countries within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Her international experience spans the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and South Africa, where she has held significant positions.
Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of AFC, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Ireti Samuel-Ogbu as Chair of the Board. Her wealth of experience, visionary leadership, and deep understanding of Africa’s financial landscape will be invaluable as we navigate our next phase of growth-expanding our impact, mobilizing urgently needed capital, and delivering transformative projects that enable inclusive and sustainable prosperity across the continent.”
Mrs. Samuel-Ogbu remarked on her new role, “I am honored to take on the role of Chair at AFC, an institution that serves as a trusted bridge between international capital and Africa’s dynamic growth opportunities. I look forward to working closely with the board, management, and all stakeholders to advance the Corporation’s mission and strengthen its role as the leading provider of strategic, investment-driven solutions that unlock Africa’s full economic potential.”