Okafor, a University of Nigeria and Lagos Business School graduate, is one of an emerging group of young executives in Nigeria’s media advertising space, who now represent a generational shift in the industry, and are poised to make the media segment more vibrant and globally competitive. In the last few months, a number of young talents have equally been appointed to top positions in some of the leading media agencies in Nigeria.

In the aftermath of the appointment, MARKETING EDGE, a leading marketing and advertising publication in Nigeria has issued a statement to congratulate the newly appointed CEO. The magazine’s Publisher, John Ajayi described the feat as a proof that Okafor has grown through the ranks and that he is a tested and proven talent.