Former Tigo DRC CEO is now leading Facebook's Express Wi-Fi efforts in Africa

folarin okunola

February 10, 2017 9:09 PM

Express Wi-Fi is a companent of Facebook's Internt.org project which is aimed at connecting two-thirds of the world to the Internet.

Uche Ofodile

Former Milicom/Tigo DRC CEO Uche Ofodile has joined Facebook as the Regional Head, Africa - Express Wi-Fi.

Prior to her roles at Milicom/Tigo DRC, Uche served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Vodafone Ghana.

Express Wi-Fi is a companent of Facebook's Internet.org project which is aimed at connecting two-thirds of the world to the Internet and help expand connectivity to underserved locations around the world.

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Read Uche's announcement of the move, via her Facebook page:

"I am paraphrasing, but they say when you find a job you love, it doesn’t feel like work. I fully agree. This is what I have found so great about working in Africa over the last 16 years. The opportunity to make a positive contribution in each of the countries I have worked and lived in, has been a joy and a privilege. Now as I begin a new chapter, to be able to do this on a wider scale with an absolutely amazing company… Well, as you can imagine, is simply powerful. It just doesn’t seem like work!

Today, I’m happy to announce that I am joining Facebook as the Regional Head, Africa for Express Wi-Fi. As a key component of internet.org‘s mission to connect the two-thirds of the world that are not already connected, the goal of Express Wi-Fi is to help expand connectivity to underserved locations around the world through Wi-Fi. Not only do we aim to increase the number of internet users; we also help create and empower local entrepreneurs! I am so proud of the work the team has done so far and we will continue to build on this in Africa. I am super excited to be joining the team.

I am so proud of the work the team has done so far and we will continue to build on this in Africa. I am super excited to be joining the team.

This job also means a move to London a city that Jeff and I absolutely love. I also get to reconnect with many long lost friends and favourite restaurants.

James, I am looking forward to finally joining the team. Thank you for bringing me on board. Ebele, I am looking forward to kicking down doors, walls and targets with you and I am absolutely looking forward to working with Amone again! Let’s make it happen!"

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