PwC announces new regional partner

A professional services firm, PwC, has announced the appointment of Sam Abu as the Regional Senior Partner for the West Market Area and Country Senior Partner for PwC Nigeria, with effect from July 1, 2023. With this appointment, Abu has become a member of the PwC Africa Leadership Team (ALT).

With the position, he is expected to drive the strategy for Nigeria and the West Market Area, with focus on building trust and delivering sustained outcomes for stakeholders in the region.

He has held several leadership roles within the firm including most recently as the West Market Area Assurance Leader and the Financial Services Leader for Nigeria.

He will succeed Uyi Akpata, who has held the position since July 2014.

Commenting on the new leadership, Akpata said: “I congratulate Abu on his appointment which reflects the confidence of our firm in his leadership ability and proven track record. I am confident that the firm will continue to thrive under his leadership. I look forward to working closely with him over the next year.”

“This is an incredible honour and an enormous responsibility, especially at this important time in our country and region. I look forward to exciting times ahead with the PwC community of solvers, building trust and delivering sustained outcomes with our clients and in our society. I am grateful to Akpata for his leadership of the firm over the last decade and I personally thank him for his guidance and mentorship over the years.”