Nigeria has signed an agreement to host the 2025 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) annual meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja, to solidify its leadership in African trade and economic development.
The signing ceremony took place at the federal ministry of finance headquarters auditorium, with Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, representing the Nigerian government.
Also in attendance were Benedict Oramah, Afreximbank president; Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation; Lydia Shehu Jafiya, permanent secretary of the federal ministry of finance; and Raymond Omenka, permanent secretary of special duties.
Others are Kachollom Shangti Daju, permanent secretary of the federal ministry of health; Nura Abba, trade and investment ambassador; as well as senior government officials, business leaders, and financial experts.
In a statement on Tuesday, Mohammed Manga, director of information and public relations at the ministry of finance, said the decision to host AAM2025 in Nigeria underscores Afreximbank’s confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the country’s role in fostering stronger trade ties across Africa.
Speaking at the event, Edun stressed the significance of hosting the meeting, saying that it will serve as an avenue to discuss trade financing and investment opportunities across 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,” the minister said.
He added that the event is a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening Africa’s financial sector and positioning Nigeria as a hub for economic transformation.
Also speaking, Afreximbank president commended Nigeria’s leadership in promoting trade and economic development, noting that hosting the event would further reinforce the country’s influence in shaping Africa’s financial landscape.
Manga said 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 industrialisation.
“The Afreximbank annual meetings attract policymakers, investors, and financial experts from across the world to deliberate on Africa’s economic challenges and opportunities,” he said.
“With preparations underway, stakeholders expressed optimism that AAM2025 will reinforce Nigeria’s position as a global investment destination while fostering stronger trade across Africa.”
The director added that the AAM2025 is scheduled to take place in Abuja from June 23 to June 27 with over 5,000 delegates expected to participate in high-level discussions.
