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Timothy Ononiwu - Axxela

Chief Financial Officer

Timothy Ononiwu is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience spanning project financing, financial advisory, capital raising, business development and project management across the energy, environmental and infrastructure sectors. Prior to joining Axxela in 2018, he held senior management positions in various financial and non-financial institutions including Executive Director and Head of Thermal Power and Oil & Gas, Project Finance North America at BBVA Securities (NY), Co-Head of Energy & Industrials at Fitch Ratings (NY), Director and Head of Thermal/Oil & Gas at Dexia (NY) and Head of Business Development and Project Finance at a pioneer indigenous power development and distribution company in Nigeria. His transactions have won ‘Deal of the Year’ awards from Project Finance International and Euromoney publications. He led Axxela’s inaugural N11.5bn bond issuance in 2020 and its dual-listing on the Nigeria Exchange and FMDQ Exchange. He recently concluded another successful N15bn bond issuance.

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Financing the future of energy: Exploring alternatives to fossil fuels, upgrading transmission infrastructure and unlocking greater renewable energy investment across the continent

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM 26/03/25

Hall 8

Which energy projects are investors ready to finance? Where is there hesitation?
Evaluating the financial viability of continuing reliance on natural gas vs. traditional grid power: What are the cost implications? How do these choices impact long-term energy strategies? What financial models make these alternatives viable?
Using technology to power Africa: To what extent can finance keep up with technology innovations to enable Africa’s energy transition? How can we bridge the gap between innovation and investment?
What changes are needed to encourage greater investment into renewables across the region?

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