Ms. Eghosa Giwa-Osagie

Eghosa Giwa-Osagie is a Structured Finance Expert at the African Development Bank (AfDB), with nearly two decades of experience across structured finance, investment banking and debt advisory in Africa and international markets. She plays a leading role in structuring innovative financing solutions that mobilise private capital at scale, connecting development finance institutions, governments and global investors to advance Africa’s development priorities.

At the AfDB, Eghosa has contributed to landmark guarantee-backed transactions that de-risk investments, and expand access to capital markets. Her expertise also spans credit risk transfer, securitisation and credit insurance, helping optimise capital, catalyse private investment and scale sustainable financing across the continent.

Prior to joining the AfDB, Eghosa held roles at PwC and Standard Bank across investment banking, M&A advisory and consulting, with a focus on leveraged and acquisition finance. She holds a BSc in Accounting and an MSc in Finance and Investment, and is a Fellow of ACCA and a CFA Charterholder.