Nigeria to host 32nd Afreximbank annual meetings in June

The federal government of Nigeria and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed the Host Country Agreement for the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM), which will be held in Abuja from June 23 to 28, 2025.

The Afreximbank Annual Meetings are among Africa’s most significant economic gatherings, featuring high-level policy discussions, expert presentations, and networking sessions focused on trade, investment, and economic development across the continent.

The 2025 edition is expected to be the largest in the history of the Bank’s annual meetings, attracting over 6,000 participants, including Heads of State, policymakers, business leaders, and academics from Africa, the Caribbean (CARICOM) region, and beyond

Speaking on the agreement, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, noted Nigeria’s long-standing partnership with Afreximbank.

“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,” Edun said.

He stated that the event reflects Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening Africa’s financial sector and positioning itself as a hub for economic transformation.

Afreximbank’s President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Prof. Benedict Oramah, expressed appreciation to the Nigerian government for hosting the 2025 event, describing Nigeria as a steadfast partner in advancing Africa’s economic development.

“The government of Nigeria has been a strong supporter of Afreximbank, consistently responding positively to capital calls, injecting significant equity into the Bank, and removing regulatory hurdles that could have hindered our operations in the country,” Prof. Oramah stated.

He noted that the theme of the 2025 meetings, “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience,” reflects Africa’s economic progress over the past three decades and the need for bold steps to navigate global challenges.

He also highlighted the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a game-changer for Africa’s economic transformation.

Nigeria has been a major beneficiary of Afreximbank’s trade and development financing, with cumulative disbursements of about $52 billion. The country is also the first recipient of several flagship projects initiated by the Bank, including The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE); The African Quality Assurance Centre (AQAC), and The Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC).

The 2025 event follows the successful 2024 Annual Meetings held in Nassau, The Bahamas, which attracted over 4,000 delegates, including 20 Heads of State, government ministers, global experts, and cultural icons.

Afreximbank was founded in 1993, with Nigeria hosting its first General Meeting. Today, Nigeria remains the second-largest shareholder of the Bank, reinforcing its key role in shaping Africa’s economic landscape.

The Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2025 in Abuja is expected to set a new benchmark for discussions on Africa’s economic future, trade integration, and investment opportunities.