Echika Obijiaku

Nigeria Ambassador

Founder/CEO Mwanga, Co-founder/Partner RetCon Partners, Mentor-Steering For Greatness Foundation & Trustee The Bloom Story

“Meet Echika, the visionary Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Mwanga, a debt recovery & outsourcing firm in Nigeria that has a significant reach, engaging over 70,000 people weekly on behalf of clients. Her company is dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative businesses across Africa, providing seamless assistance and empowering entrepreneurs to scale their ventures.

Echika’s journey is marked by a diverse and impactful career. She previously served as the Managing Consultant, Business Development Unit for The House of Freedom, a network of Faith-based initiatives with a shared vision of governance, leadership, empowerment, and social reformation. Additionally, she co-founded RetCon Partners, a specialized firm offering various essential services, such as capital raising advisory, accounting and finance planning, management consulting, and project management to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

With over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, Echika possesses a wide range of skills, including actuarial analytics, corporate finance, consulting, advisory, and entrepreneurship. Her expertise in business analytics, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, and training has allowed her to provide expert operational solutions even in challenging industries and demanding conditions. Echika’s leadership and implementation abilities have enabled her to drive teams and businesses towards success.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Echika actively participates in various organizations, showcasing her commitment to giving back to society. She serves as a mentor with the Steering For Greatness Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing innovative education for African youths, especially teenagers. Additionally, she is a trustee with The Bloom Story, an initiative that inspires less privileged children to realize their full potential and experience a life of elegance and poise through community collaboration and support. Furthermore, Echika is a proud Mentee Alumni of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, further demonstrating her passion for empowering women.

Echika’s inspiring journey, dedication to entrepreneurship, and involvement in meaningful organizations make her a true catalyst for positive change, leaving a lasting impact on the African business landscape and the lives of countless individuals.”