Nigeria to Host 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja

The AAM 2025 is scheduled to take place in Abuja from June 23 to June 27, 2025, with over 5,000 delegates expected to participate in the high-level discussions.

A statement said the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, representing the Nigerian government, signed for the country Afreximbank President, Mr Benedict Oramah, signed for the Pan-African bank.

Speaking at the event, Mr Edun, highlighted the significance of hosting the prestigious meetings.

“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.

He added that the event “is a testament to our commitment to strengthening Africa’s financial sector and positioning Nigeria as a hub for economic transformation.”

On his part, Afreximbank President, Mr Oramah commended Nigeria’s leadership in promoting trade and economic development, noting that the country’s hosting of the event would further reinforce its influence in shaping Africa’s financial landscape.

The Afreximbank Annual Meetings attract policymakers, investors, and financial experts from across 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) as well as Africa’s role in global trade and industrialisation.

Present at the event include the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya; Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Mr Raymond Omenka; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Kachollom Shangti Daju; Trade and Investment, Mr Nura Abba; and State House, Mr Temitope Peter Fashedemi alongside other senior government officials, business leaders, and financial experts were present at the event.