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Franklyn Edochie, Nigeria

Fellowship Year: 2026
Nationality: Nigeria
Job Title: Head of Metals & Mining
Organisation: Africa Finance Corporation

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Job Title: Head of Metals & Mining

Organisation: Africa Finance Corporation

Professional History: Franklyn Edochie is a senior resource finance executive with over 18 years of experience structuring and executing investments across Africa’s natural resources, infrastructure, and energy sectors. He has led transactions exceeding US$3 billion, including over US$1.25 billion in metals and mining.

He is currently Head of Metals & Mining at Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), where he leads the strategy for critical and precious minerals supporting Africa’s energy transition. Franklyn has played a key role in building AFC’s natural resources portfolio to over US$1.5 billion in assets under management and serves on the boards of portfolio mining companies.

Previously, he worked at Goldman Sachs and Société Générale in New York. He is committed to advancing sustainable resource development and investment in Africa.

He serves on the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Leadership & Board-Level Investment Committees.

Academic and professional credentials: Bachelor’s in Finance and Economics, graduating Magna Cum Laude
Goldman Sachs Principal Strategies (Global Proprietary Investment Platform)
Societe Generale Equity Finance & Securities Lending Programme

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Lagos, Nigeria
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The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) focuses on building the capacity and capability of visionary and strategic leadership across the continent. Developing exceptional leaders representing all spheres of society, the Institute’s flagship programme is the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Offering a multifaceted learning experience and run in partnership with Oxford University, it is awarded annually to 20-25 carefully chosen candidates, nominated from across Africa. Alumni of the African Leadership Institute form a dynamic network of Fellows passionately committed to the continent’s transformation, bridging the divide between nations and ensuring that Africa is set centre-stage in global affairs.