Nigeria to Host 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja
Nigeria has officially signed an agreement to host the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja, further solidifying its leadership in African trade and economic development. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Federal Ministry of Finance Headquarters in Abuja.
A statement released on Tuesday night confirmed that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, signed on behalf of the Nigerian government, while Afreximbank President, Prof. Benedict Oramah, signed for the Pan-African bank.
Dignitaries in attendance included the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya; Permanent Secretary for Special Duties, Mr. Raymond Omenka; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Kachollom Shangti Daju; and Ambassador Nura Abba from the Ministry of Trade and Investment. Others present were senior government officials, business leaders, and financial experts.
In his address, Mr. Wale Edun emphasized the significance of hosting such a prestigious event, stating, Nigeria is honored 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 further noted that the event underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening Africa’s financial sector and positioning the country as a hub for economic transformation.
Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank, commended Nigeria’s leadership in promoting trade and economic development. He stated that hosting AAM2025 would further reinforce Nigeria’s influence in shaping Africa’s financial landscape.
The Afreximbank Annual Meetings bring together policymakers, investors and financial experts from around the world to deliberate on Africa’s economic challenges and opportunities. The 2025 edition will focus on enhancing trade financing for African businesses, strengthening cross border trade and payment systems, expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and Africa’s role in global trade and industrialization.
AAM2025 is scheduled to take place in Abuja from June 23 to June 27, 2025, with over 5,000 delegates expected to participate in high-level discussions.
