Lagos: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, today 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 meritorious service to the Corporation.
According to African Press Organization, Mrs. Samuel-Ogbu brings a wealth of experience spread over three decades leading and transforming the banking sector in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Until recently, she led Citi’s institutional businesses in Nigeria and Ghana, with oversight across Banking, Markets, and Services. During this period, she steered the franchise through significant macroeconomic and regulatory headwinds, strengthening its strategic momentum and resilience.
Her international career within Citibank included senior leadership roles across over 50 countries in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, during which time she worked in the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Speaking on the appointment, Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of AFC, expressed enthusiasm for Mrs. Samuel-Ogbu’s leadership, citing her experience and understanding of Africa’s financial landscape as invaluable for the corporation’s next phase of growth. The focus will be on expanding impact, mobilizing needed capital, and delivering transformative projects for inclusive and sustainable prosperity across Africa.
Mrs. Ireti Samuel-Ogbu expressed her honor in taking on the role, emphasizing AFC’s role as a bridge between international capital and Africa’s growth opportunities. She looks forward to collaborating with the board, management, and stakeholders to advance AFC’s mission and reinforce its position as a leading provider of strategic, investment-driven solutions to unlock Africa’s economic potential.