Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has appointed investment banker and infrastructure specialist Fola Fagbule to lead its regional office in Nairobi, as the pan-African development finance institution steps up efforts to expand its footprint across East and Central Africa.
The appointment places Fagbule at the centre of AFC’s investment strategy in one of Africa’s fastest-growing regions, where demand for transport, energy, digital infrastructure and industrial projects continues to rise. From Nairobi, he will oversee the Corporation’s work to develop new investment opportunities, strengthen partnerships with governments and investors, and mobilise long term capital for major infrastructure projects.
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The move also reflects AFC’s wider ambition to deepen its presence across the region as countries pursue industrialisation, improve regional trade links and invest in critical infrastructure to support economic growth.
Samaila Zubairu, AFC president and chief executive officer, said East and Central
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