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Heirs Holdings Group Appoints Azubike Emodi and Chidi Okpala to Key Leadership Positions

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Heirs Holdings Group, a leading pan-African investment company, has announced the appointment of two exceptional leaders to further drive its strategic growth and expansion plans.

Azubike Emodi has been named the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Afriland Properties Plc, succeeding Uzoamaka Oshogwe, who has led the company since its inception in 2013 and was recently appointed CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc.

Azubike brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, real estate development, and strategic planning. A visionary leader, he has a proven track record of driving organizational growth and delivering transformative results in institutions such as the Royal Bank of Canada, VFD Group, VBank, Anchoria Asset Management, and most recently, Herel Global. At Afriland Properties, he will spearhead the company’s mission of creating value through its vast land bank and delivering significant residential and commercial real estate projects.

Additionally, Chidi Okpala has been appointed as the Executive Director – Payments, Group Integration & Strategy (PGIS) at Heirs Holdings Group. In this capacity, he will oversee the Group’s technology and healthcare business sectors and collaborate with the leadership team to execute strategies that align with the company’s expansion objectives.

Chidi brings over two decades of leadership experience spanning financial services, FinTech, telecommunications, and strategy consulting. His professional journey includes key roles at Accenture, United Bank for Africa, and Bharti Airtel International. Most recently, he served as CEO of Asante Financial Services Group. His wealth of expertise will play a critical role in driving innovation and strengthening Heirs Holdings Group’s presence in the financial technology and healthcare sectors.

Commenting on the appointments, Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings Group, stated:

“As Heirs Holdings Group continues to invest in human capital as a strategic driver of our broader ambitions, I am pleased to welcome two outstanding professionals to our leadership team. Azubike and Chidi bring deep industry expertise, innovative leadership, and a strong commitment to excellence. I am confident in the value they will bring to our Group as we advance our mission of driving economic transformation across Africa.”

Heirs Holdings Group remains committed to empowering African enterprises through investments in key sectors, including financial services, real estate, healthcare, energy, and technology.

About Heirs Holdings Group Heirs Holdings Group is a leading pan-African investment company focused on driving economic transformation through long-term investments in key sectors that catalyze development. With a presence across Africa, the Group is committed to creating sustainable value and empowering businesses that fuel the continent’s growth.

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