AFC Strengthens Nairobi Office, Appoints Fola Fagbule Pioneer Director, Head of Region
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has appointed Fola Fagbule as Director and Head of its Regional Office in Nairobi, marking a significant step in the Corporation’s strategy to expand its presence across East and Central Africa.
According to a statement, in his new role, Fagbule will lead AFC’s activities across the region.
The statement explained that the AFC was deepening engagement in a region expected to play an increasingly vital role in advancing infrastructure development, industrialisation, energy security, digital connectivity, regional integration and capital mobilisation across the continent.
Fagbule joined AFC as an Associate in 2009 and has played a significant role in the Corporation’s evolution into Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider. He has led the provision of financial advisory services at AFC since 2017 – originating, structuring and executing transactions valued at more than US$12 billion, including roles on some of the most transformative natural resources, infrastructure, and industrial projects accomplished by AFC and its strategic clients over this period.
