Uche Orji is CEO of the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, based in Abuja, Nigeria. A native of Nigeria, he has had over 20 years experience in various financial roles including semiconductor analyst in Europe and the US, before returning to Nigeria just over 8 years ago. He also holds a number of Board roles.

A rich discussion that covers Uche’s early career, his success in equity research on the global stage, and his thought process in returning to Nigeria to take up the role at the helm of the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority. We discuss the investment opportunity in Africa as well as why ESG is a critical component. This podcast also features in our Nigerian Voices series.