Anambra Rising Star award receipient for 2023, Azubike Emodi, has been appointed the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Afriland Properties Plc, effective February 1, 2025.
Afriland Properties Plc is a property management, investment, and development company, offering end-to-end services across the real estate value chain, from management to joint-venture investments. With a portfolio size of over N10 billion and one of the largest land banks in Nigeria.
A statement from the company reads:
“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Azubike Emodi ( @zuby_emodi ) as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Afriland Properties Plc, effective February 1, 2025.
Azubike brings extensive experience in real estate investment, asset management, and property development, with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in the industry. His leadership will be instrumental in guiding Afriland Properties into its next phase of expansion and value creation.
He succeeds Uzo Oshogwe ( @uzooshogwe ) who led Afriland Properties to remarkable heights during her tenure. We deeply appreciate her visionary leadership, innovation, and dedication in shaping the company into a leading force in the real estate sector.
As we embark on this new chapter, we remain committed to delivering innovative and sustainable real estate solutions that redefine urban living and investment in Nigeria”.
Emodi earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Banking & Finance from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in 2003. During his time at the university, he was an active student leader, serving as a member of the UNEC Post Editorial Board, Secretary of the Entrepreneurs Club, and a member of NABAF’s Parliament at UNEC.
His passion for finance and leadership led him to pursue further studies, obtaining an MBA in Management from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2008. He then went on to earn a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Banking and Finance from the University of Nigeria between 2010 and 2014, solidifying his expertise in the financial sector.
Beyond his university education, Emodi is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) as of October 2023. His professional qualifications include an Associate Certification from the Chartered Institute of Banking (ACIB), which he obtained in 2012, further demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence in banking and finance.
Emodi’s journey began in the banking sector, where he honed his skills in relationship management and operations. His tenure at Zenith Bank Plc, spanning nearly a decade, set the stage for his leadership journey.
Starting as a Relationship Manager and later as a Banking Officer, Emodi focused on new account sign-ups and managing client relationships. His outstanding performance earned him the Zonal Management Award for superlative results.
His next step saw him at the helm of the Fund Transfer Desk at Zenith Bank, where he was recognized as one of the best operations staff in 2006/2007. His leadership of the Zonal Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) clearing team resulted in a CBN Zonal award for punctuality and minimal error in 2007 and 2008.
In 2016, Emodi transitioned to a leadership role at VFD Microfinance Bank, where he served as Managing Director until 2021. During his five-year tenure, he was instrumental in the bank’s growth and expansion.
Following his success in banking, Emodi took on a new challenge as Managing Director at Anchoria Asset Management (May 2021 – Nov 2023). Later in 2023, he took on a new role as Managing Director at HEREL Global, where he integrated his extensive experience in finance and management.
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