The International Finance Corporation, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group has announced the appointment of M. Shah as its Senior Country Manager for Nigeria.IFC in a statement said the appointment was necessary to support long-term and inclusive growth of Nigeria’s private sector.
He has deep investment experience in IFC mainly in the Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services sectors and across several geographies including sub-Saharan Africa, Latin American and the Caribbean, South Asia, and Middle East and North Africa. Most recently, Shah served as IFC’s Chief Investment Officer in the Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services department for Africa.
“Nigeria—and all of Africa—is at an important crossroad because of COVID-19 and the economic decisions made today will resonate for years to come. My focus will be on helping to ensure that the private sector is at the heart of Nigeria’s recovery and a driving force for job creation and poverty reduction.”