Global communications platform, Truecaller, has expanded its operations in Nigeria with the appointment of Ogochukwu Onwuzurike, as the country manager.
Checks showed that there are over seven million users of Truecaller in Nigeria. Ogochukwu will be responsible for leading Truecaller’s go-to-market function for the company including managing end-to-end operations of Truecaller’s expanding operation in Nigeria and to negotiate and collaborate with vendors, service providers, and local businesses with the ultimate goal of making Truecaller a household name in the region among consumers and businesses.
Ogochukwu has over a decade of prior experience across verticals such as banking, payments, fintech and SaaS, with companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Philip Morris International, Interswitch and MetaMap. She has a degree in Communications from the University of Nigeria Nsukka and a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Business from Emeritus Institute of Management.
“A new generation of companies and tools are changing the way we live our lives today. On the back of the digital transformation wave across the African continent, there is a need to continue to build the trust, privacy and safety infrastructure. That is what I find fascinating about Truecaller’s Mission. Creating safe spaces, including digital and communication spaces, is imperative for a prosperous Africa. I am inspired to join Truecaller and other changemakers to build that reality for my continent,” said Onwuzurike.
Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, Truecaller, Nami Zarringhalam, said is pleased to welcome Ogochukwu to the Truecaller team, saying “Ogo brings with her a wealth of experience that will greatly benefit our ambitious plans. We have long since wanted to add local expertise and regional knowledge in Nigeria and now with Ogo’s appointment, I am confident that having feet on the ground will enhance our capabilities further. We have clear ambitions to further grow the promising African market, deliver our class-leading caller ID and spam blocking functionality as well as cater to the needs of the diverse businesses that operate in the region.”
