Franklin Edochie

Senior Vice President , Acting Head for Metals & Mining | Africa Finance Corporation

Franklin is currently a Senior Vice President & Acting Head for the Metals & Mining desk at AFC. He’s a seasoned Resource Finance specialist with over 18 years of experience in the resources, metals, and mining sectors.
 He has successfully originated, structured, and executed transactions exceeding US$3 billion, with a focus on precious metals, mining, and infrastructure projects across Africa. His expertise spans project finance, corporate finance, acquisition facilities, and private equity, with a track record of driving significant portfolio growth and diversification at the Africa Finance Corporation. He has led cross-sector collaboration efforts, developed high-value transaction pipelines, and played key roles in landmark deals, making substantial contributions to the energy transition and mining industries in Sub-Saharan Africa.