"Afreximbank Gears Up for Landmark Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria: Boosting Africa's Trade and Investment Prospects"
As the world grapples with economic uncertainty, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to host its 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja, Nigeria, from June 25 to 27. This high-level forum, themed "Building the Future on Decades of Resilience," will bring together a formidable coalition of African, Caribbean, and global leaders to advance trade, investment, and innovation across the continent.
The three-day event is expected to draw over 6,000 delegates, including Heads of State, Prime Ministers, top business executives, academics, and industry leaders from Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. Confirmed dignitaries include Nigerian President H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former President H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry & Mining H.E. Ambassador Albert Muchanga. The meeting aims to accelerate trade opportunities, drive investment, and foster innovation, with a focus on building stronger institutions to strengthen trade integration and unlocking the full potential of African innovation. Afreximbank President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Professor Benedict Oramah, emphasized the significance of the event, stating, "AAM2025 comes at a pivotal time for Africa. As the continent confronts global uncertainties, it is doing so with renewed resolve." The meeting is expected to catalyze practical action, driving investment and fostering innovation to accelerate Africa's economic growth and development.
The Host Country Agreement for the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings was signed in February 2025 between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Afreximbank, solidifying Nigeria's commitment to fostering trade and economic growth for Africa and beyond. Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, H.E. Wale Edun, emphasized the country's strong partnership with Afreximbank and its dedication to strengthening Africa's financial sector and positioning Nigeria as a hub for economic transformation.
As the world's attention turns to Abuja, Nigeria, the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings are poised to make a significant impact on Africa's trade and investment landscape. With its focus on building stronger institutions, driving investment, and fostering innovation, AAM2025 is expected to set the tone for a new era of economic cooperation and growth across the continent. As Africa navigates the complexities of global economic uncertainty, the outcomes of this meeting will be closely watched, with far-reaching implications for the continent's future.