Transcorp Hotels appoints Uzo Oshogwe as MD/CEO to replace Dupe Olusola

Uzo Oshogwe

Transcorp Hotels Plc has appointed Uzo Oshogwe as its new managing director/chief executive officer effective January 1, 2025.

Oshogwe will lead the company into its next phase of growth, building on the achievements of her predecessor, Dupe Olusola.

In a notice filed at the Nigeria Exchange Limited on Monday, Oshogwe, who currently serves as the MD/CEO of Afriland Properties Ltd, an investment and development company, brings over 30 years of professional experience in management, investment and corporate leadership.

Her career includes leadership roles at United Bank for Africa Plc and Accenture UK.

Oshogwe holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State; an MSc in information systems design from the University of Westminster in London; and a professional certificate in real estate management from Harvard Business School in the USA.

Chairman of the board of directors of Transcorp Hotels Emmanuel Nnorom shared his thoughts on her appointment, stating, “Uzo Oshogwe’s exceptional leadership skills and extensive experience in driving organisational growth make her the right person to continue building on Dupe Olusola’s remarkable achievements at Transcorp Hotels Plc.

“Her expertise aligns perfectly with our vision to create value and deliver excellence in the hospitality industry.”