Andersen in Nigeria, an independent tax, transfer pricing, and accounting advisory services firm based in Lagos, Nigeria has announced the return of Emeka Onwuka, a highly experienced financial services professional with many years of experience in the finance world of Sub-Saharan Africa as part of its partners.
Announcing Mr. Onwuka’s return, Andersen in Nigeria posted:
“We are delighted to announce the return of Emeka Onwuka as Partner and Head of our Private Clients and Family Wealth practice. With an impressive 36-year career spanning Accounting, Tax, Banking, and Oil & Gas—and having served as the immediate past CFO and Executive Director of Seplat Energy PLC—Emeka brings unparalleled expertise and insights. He will lead our efforts to guide high-net-worth individuals and families in achieving their financial goals and preserving their legacies.”
About Emeka Onwuka
Emeka Onwuka is a Chartered Accountant, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, and a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
Mr. Onwuka has over 30 years’ experience in financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa and was previously a Partner at Andersen Tax, Nigeria.
He has held various Board positions as Chairman; FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited; Director FMDQ Holdings Limited; Director, Ecobank Nigeria Limited; and Director, Bharti Airtel Nigeria.
He was also the former Group Managing Director /CEO of Diamond Bank Plc and former Chairman of Enterprise Bank Limited.
He most recently served as the immediate past Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Seplat Energy Plc. having been appointed in 2020 and retiring in May, 2024.
Mr. Onwuka received his B.SC. in Political Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and holds an MBA from the University of Benin. He is also an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, Wharton Business School and Harvard Business School.
Emeka Onwuka also holds the Nigerian National Honor, Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
Emeka Onwuka’s Previous Andersen in Nigeria Stint
Emeka Onwuka previously served as a Partner and Head of Family Wealth at Andersen Tax Nigeria until his appointment at Seplat. On his return, he is expected to continue as Partner and Head of Private Clients and Family Wealth practice at Andersen Tax.
He began his professional career with Arthur Andersen Nigeria in 1988 as a Staff Assistant and left in 1992 as a Senior Consultant, providing accounting, audit, tax, business advisory and strategic services to companies in banking, oil and gas, manufacturing and general commerce.
Additional Announcement
Andersen in Nigeria also announced a change in the location of the firm.
“In addition, we’re thrilled to share that Andersen Nigeria has moved to Andersen Place, 5B Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. This new space reflects our growth and commitment to creating a collaborative and welcoming environment for our clients.’ The agency stated.
