Afriland Properties Plc has appointed Azubike Emodi as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

According to a statement, Emodi succeeds Uzo Oshogwe, who has led the company as its founding MD/CEO since 2013 and was recently appointed CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc.

Emodi brings over 20 years of experience spanning financial services, real estate development, and strategic planning.

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.

“Azubike will drive the vision of Afriland Properties, creating 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 statement read.

The Chairman of the board of Afriland Properties, Emmanuel Nnorom, said, “We are delighted to welcome Azubike Emodi as the new Managing Director/CEO of Afriland Properties Plc. 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.”

Emodi said, “I am honoured 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.”