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Nigeria is set to host the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) in June 2025, marking what is expected to be the largest gathering in the history of the event.
The high-profile conference will convene over 6,000 delegates, including heads of state, government officials, industry leaders, business executives, policymakers, academics, and trade experts from Africa, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region, and across the globe.
Afreximbank Annual Meetings are widely regarded as one of Africa’s most significant economic and trade events, featuring policy discussions, high-level presentations, networking sessions, and side events focused on fostering trade, investment, and socio-economic development across the continent.
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Commenting on the importance of hosting the event, H.E. Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, emphasised the country’s long-standing partnership with Afreximbank and its commitment to advancing trade and economic transformation in Africa.
“Nigeria is honoured to host the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings, which will serve as a critical platform to drive discussions on trade financing, economic growth, and investment opportunities across Africa,” he said. “This event is a testament to our commitment to strengthening Africa’s financial sector and positioning Nigeria as a hub for economic transformation.”
Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, expressed deep appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for hosting the 2025 edition of the Annual Meetings, stressing the significance of the gathering in shaping Africa’s economic future.
“We greatly appreciate Nigeria’s acceptance to host the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings, which demonstrates our united determination to accelerate Africa’s economic growth and development,” said Prof. Oramah.
He further highlighted Nigeria’s pivotal role in the bank’s success, noting that the country has been a steadfast partner, responding positively to capital calls and removing regulatory barriers that could hinder the bank’s operations.
“The government of Nigeria has been a strong backbone of the bank, consistently supporting our initiatives and enabling us to make a profound impact on Africa’s economic landscape.”
The 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings will be held under the theme, ‘Building the Future on Decades of Resilience.’ According to Prof. Oramah, the theme reflects the progress achieved over the past three decades and the bold steps required to navigate the increasingly complex global economic landscape.
“The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents an unrivalled opportunity to deliver sustainable economic transformation that will propel Africa’s growth, raise living standards, and drive prosperity for all Africans,” he stated. “Afreximbank Annual Meetings will provide a platform to reflect on our journey, celebrate our contributions, and chart a path forward that reinforces Africa’s economic independence and global influence.”
Nigeria has played a key role in Afreximbank’s growth and impact across the continent. Prof. Oramah noted that Nigeria is the largest recipient of the bank’s trade and development finance, with cumulative disbursements totalling approximately US$52 billion. The country has also benefitted from flagship projects such as
- African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
- African Quality Assurance Centre (AQAC)
- Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC)
The 2025 edition of AAM follows the highly successful 2024 Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Nassau, The Bahamas, which attracted over 4,000 delegates, including more than 20 heads of state, government ministers, high-ranking dignitaries, and global industry experts.
Notably, Nigeria holds a special place in Afreximbank’s history—the bank’s first General Meeting was held in Abuja in 1993, and today, Nigeria is Afreximbank’s second-largest shareholder.
About Afreximbank
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a leading pan-African multilateral financial institution committed to financing, facilitating, and promoting intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the bank has deployed innovative financial instruments to support Africa’s trade development, accelerate industrialisation, and promote economic expansion.
Afreximbank is a key supporter of the AfCFTA, having partnered with the African Union Commission and the AfCFTA Secretariat to establish the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS)—a platform adopted by the African Union (AU) to facilitate seamless transactions under the AfCFTA agreement. Additionally, the bank and the AfCFTA Secretariat have launched a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to assist countries in effectively participating in AfCFTA.
At the close of December 2023, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$37.3 billion, while its shareholder funds amounted to US$6.1 billion. The bank maintains investment-grade ratings from leading credit agencies, including GCR (A), Moody’s (Baa1), JCR (A-), and Fitch (BBB).
Afreximbank operates as a group entity, comprising the bank itself, its impact fund subsidiary (Fund for Export Development Africa—FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary (AfrexInsure).
The bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
For more information, visit: www.afreximbank.com
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