Afriland Properties Appoints Emodi As MD/CEO

Afriland Properties Plc has appointed Azubike Emodi, as its new managing director/chief executive officer of the company.
Emodi succeeds Uzo Oshogwe, who has led the company as its founding MD/CEO since 2013, and who recently was appointed CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc.
Afriland Properties said, “Emodi brings over 20 years of experience spanning financial services, real estate development and strategic planning. A visionary leader, he has consistently driven organisational growth and delivered transformative results in companies such as the Royal Bank of Canada, VFD Group, VBank, Anchoria Asset Management, and most recently, Herel Global, where he spearheaded high-impact financial and real estate projects.”
It added that, “Emodi will drive the vision of Afriland Properties, creating from value from its position as one of Nigeria’s largest land banks, and delivering the significant residential and commercial real estate projects in its project pipeline.”
The chairman of Afriland Properties, Emmanuel Nnorom said, “We are delighted to welcome Azubike Emodi, as the new managing director/CEO of Afriland Properties. His vast experience, strategic mindset, and exceptional leadership make him the perfect choice to lead the company’s next growth phase.
“With his expertise, we are confident that Afriland will continue delivering innovative real estate solutions and creating value for stakeholders. His leadership aligns seamlessly with our core values of Enterprise, Excellence, and Execution.”
Expressing enthusiasm for the role, Emodi stated that, “I am honored to lead Afriland Properties Plc at such a pivotal time. The company’s strong legacy of innovation and excellence in real estate development is unrivalled, and I look forward to working with our talented team to drive sustainable growth, create world-class properties, and enhance stakeholder value.”