Yesterday it was announced that Governor of Anambra state Willie Obiano had appointed a new commissioner for Economic planning and Budget Development.
His name is Mark Okoye and he’s just 30 years of age.
Okoye comes into the role with a vast amount of experience having served as a senior member of the investment banking division at Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited where he was instrumental in executing numerous capital raising and financial advisory transactions.
He was instrumental in the restructuring of UBA Plc in line with new Central Bank of Nigeria banking guidelines (2012) he was also a big part of the $80m debt and equity capital raising for Kano Shopping Mall (2012).
He was also part of the $2.3bn Lagos State Government bond issuance program (2011).
Okoye is also highly qualified as he holds a B.Sc. Finance from the prestigious George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA and is an alumnus of several executive education courses and programs.
You can see his pictures below.
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