Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria rebranded to Lafarge Africa in 2014, following a series of strategic transactions across Nigeria and South Africa. Previously Nigerian legal head, Uzoma Uja remains company secretary at the new entity, with a remit including M&A, project finance, compliance and competition.

With over five years’ experience at the global brand, Uja previously had a long history in the financial services sector, working at First Inland Bank and First Atlantic Bank, in a variety of legal and compliance roles. Educated in Nigeria and the UK, Uja is also an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK).