ALagos: 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 delight in welcoming 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,” he said.
Mrs. Ireti Samuel-Ogbu commented on her new role, stating, “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.”