Accomplished Wealth Manager Azubike Emodi Steps In As MD Of Africa’s Innovative Property Company Afriland

Today, Azubike Emodi resumes as the Managing Director of Afriland Properties PLC, one of Africa’s leading property management, investment, and development company.
He comes to the job with over two decades of leadership in the financial services, real estate development, and strategic planning.
Azubike, an accomplished professional and visionary leader, has garnered a reputation as result-driven corporate strategist driving organizational growth and delivering transformative results.
Renowned for his transformational energy and strategic acumen, Azubike has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, enhancing organizational efficiency, and fostering innovation.
His expertise in project finance, process improvement, financial modelling, and fund management has earned him acclaim as a dynamic leader in the industries he has served.
Azubike holds a BSc in Banking and Finance, an MBA in Management, and an MSc in Finance, which equipped him with solid academic foundation to complement his extensive professional expertise.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, the Chartered Institute of Credit Administrators, and a Member of the Canadian Securities Institute, Azubike got his footing in finance and administration at Catholic Relief Services where he began his career as Finance Assistant.
He later joined Zenith Bank Plc, where he spent nine impactful years, making significant contributions to the institution’s operations and growth.
Azubike worked with the Royal Bank of Canada, broadening his international exposure and expertise in financial services, and upon returning to Nigeria, joined the VFD Group in 2016, where he spearheaded several strategic initiatives, including serving as Managing Director of VBank, one of Nigeria’s leading digital banks.
Under his leadership, VBank achieved remarkable milestones in financial technology and customer acquisition, solidifying its position as a market leader.
Azubike also held the position of Managing Director at Anchoria Asset Management, where he oversaw fund management and investment strategies, delivering exceptional value to stakeholders.
In the real estate sector, Azubike also demonstrated his innovative leadership as Managing Director of Herel Global, where he successfully executed profitable real estate projects across Nigeria and beyond.
Azubike will bring his wealth of experience and strategic approach to his job as Afriland Properties PLC where he’s expected to continue setting new standards of excellence, ensuring sustained growth and success for the institution.
With a portfolio size of over N12 billion and one of the largest land banks in Nigeria, Afriland is poised to serve niche markets throughout Africa while pioneering institutional approach to real estate.
Afriland is an innovative real estate company drawing on experience, new competencies, and technology to achieve continuous improvement in service delivery to its clientele.
Accomplished Wealth Manager Azubike Emodi Steps In As MD Of Africa’s Innovative Property Company Afriland is first published on The Whistler Newspaper