Oguchukwu Onwuzurike is Nigeria's Truecaller Country Manager

Truecaller, the global communication platform, has announced the hiring of Oguchukwu Onwuzurike as national manager in Nigeria. Truecaller has over seven million users in Nigeria, and Oguchukwu's position will include overseeing go-to-market operations and establishing alliances with suppliers, service providers, and local enterprises.

Truecaller's ultimate goal is to become a household name among consumers and companies in the region. Oguchukwu has over a decade of expertise in a variety of industries, including banking, payments, fintech, and SaaS, and has worked with notable firms such as GlaxoSmithKline, Phillip Morris International, and MetaMap. She graduated from the University of Nigeria Nsukka with a degree in communications and a postgraduate diploma in digital business from the Emeritus Institute of Management.

Oguchukwu praised Truecaller's aim, highlighting the need of building secure digital and communication spaces in the middle of Africa's digital transition. Nami Zarringhalam, Truecaller's Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, is thrilled to welcome Oguchukwu, emphasizing the importance of local experience in driving Truecaller's ambitious objectives for expansion and service quality in the African market.

Nami Zarringhalam highlighted his excitement over Oguchukwu's arrival, citing her abundance of expertise as a match for Truecaller's ambitious objectives. He stressed the company's long-standing aim to incorporate local skills in Nigeria, and he feels that with Oguchukwu on board, they are better positioned to break into the lucrative African market. Truecaller's goals in Africa include providing excellent caller ID and spam-blocking services while meeting the different demands of companies in the area.