The A Perspective Podcast: Andrew Skipper talks to Samaila Zubairu

In this first episode of season three, Andrew talks to the Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) President and Chief Executive Officer, Samaila Zubairu. The AFC is Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider. The Corporation principally funds and develops projects in the power, transportation and logistics, heavy industries, natural resources, and telecommunications sectors.

Listen as Samaila shares the steps he and the AFC are taking to secure his vision for future generations, his thoughts on the pandemic, and how it has amplified the development challenges faced by the continent. Additionally, the pair discuss how the AFC is transforming ideas into bankable projects with the advent of their first Green Bond. Samaila also shares his views on climate change, and offers an optimistic view of the way forward.