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Emeka Emuwa Appointed as Chairman of Africa Finance Corporation’s Board of Directors

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Africa Finance Corporation Appoints Emeka Emuwa as Chairman of Board

Africa Finance Corporation Appoints Emeka Emuwa as Chairman of Board

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Emeka Emuwa as the Chairman of its Board of Directors.

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Mr. Emuwa, a distinguished figure in the banking sector, brings an expansive career spanning over 30 years, during which he has played pivotal roles in transforming banking institutions across the African continent.

Before this prestigious appointment, Emuwa held the position of CEO and Group Managing Director at Union Bank of Nigeria, where his leadership was instrumental in steering the bank through significant transformations. His experience also extends to international banking, having held various positions at Citigroup, thereby equipping him with a global perspective on finance and banking operations.

Mr. Emuwa’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for AFC, as the corporation is vigorously expanding its operations across Africa and forging international collaborations to enhance infrastructure financing across the continent. AFC, established in 2007 with an initial capital base of USD 1.1 billion, aims to catalyze private sector-led infrastructure investment across Africa. The corporation has been a beacon of progress, financing investments worth approximately USD 1.9 billion across the continent, covering sectors such as power, telecommunications, transport, and heavy industry​​​​.

AFC’s ongoing projects and investments underscore its commitment to driving sustainable economic growth in Africa. The corporation has engaged in significant projects across the continent, ranging from power generation and transport logistics to heavy industries and telecommunications. Notable initiatives include the Cen Power Kpone IPP in Ghana, the Henri Konan Bedie Bridge in Côte d’Ivoire, and the Main One cable system, showcasing AFC’s pivotal role in enhancing Africa’s infrastructure landscape​​.

Emeka Emuwa’s extensive experience and leadership are anticipated to further AFC’s vision of addressing Africa’s infrastructure needs while promoting economic development and industrialization. His unwavering dedication to Africa’s advancement positions him as a valuable asset to AFC at a time when the corporation is set to deepen its impact through strategic investments and partnerships.

The Africa Finance Corporation expresses its confidence in Mr. Emuwa’s ability to lead the board and contribute significantly to its mission of fostering African countries’ economic growth and industrial development. With a robust portfolio and a growing base of international partners, AFC is poised to continue its trajectory of impactful investments under Mr. Emuwa’s chairmanship.

About AFC

AFC was established in 2007 to catalyse private sector-led infrastructure investment across Africa. AFC’s approach combines specialist industry expertise with a focus on financial and technical advisory, project structuring, project development, and risk capital to address Africa’s infrastructure development needs and drive sustainable economic growth. Seventeen years on, AFC has developed a track record as the partner of choice in Africa for investing and delivering on instrumental, high-quality infrastructure assets that provide essential services in the core infrastructure sectors of power, natural resources, heavy industry, transport, and telecommunications. AFC has 43 member countries and has invested US$13 billion across Africa since inception.

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