By Our correspondent
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), one of the continent’s leading investors in infrastructure projects, has announced the appointment of Emeka Emuwa as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
Emuwa has a wealth of experience gained over three decades in institutions across Africa. After completing a 25-year career with Citibank where he left as the Country Officer and Managing Director of Citibank in Nigeria, he served as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank of Nigeria.
According to a statement by AFC, Emuwa’s extensive experience and unwavering dedication to the advancement of Africa make him a valuable asset for the Corporation at a time that it is rapidly expanding its operations across the continent and building partnerships through international collaborations.
Emuwa 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.
Emeka Emuwa, our correspondent gathered, hails from Ngene, Amawbia, in the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. His late father was former Nigerian Ambassador to Germany.
