Nigeria officially signed agreement to host 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings to hold in………………..
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially signed an agreement to host the 2025 Afreximbank’s Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja.
The event which is scheduled for June 23 to June 27 is aimed at enhancing trade financing for African businesses, expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEDAN) as well as boosting cross-border trade.
The signing of the agreement took place at the Federal Ministry of Finance Headquarters Auditorium in Abuja and was witnessed by the Afreximbank President, Benedict Oramah, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, alongside other stakeholders.
This was disclosed via a statement on the Federal Ministry of Finance’s X handle on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
The statement partly reads: “Nigeria is set to take centre stage in Africa’s economic growth and development as it officially signed an agreement to host the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja, reinforcing the country’s leadership in African trade and economic development.
“The signing ceremony took place today at the Federal Ministry of Finance Headquarters Auditorium Abuja, with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, representing the Nigerian government.
“Also present at the ceremony was Afreximbank President, Professor Benedict Oramah, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Permanent Secretary Federal 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 Ambassador Nura Abba, State House. Temitope Peter Fashedemi, alongside senior government officials, business leaders, and financial experts.
“The decision to host AAM2025 in Nigeria reflects Afreximbank’s confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the country’s role in advancing stronger trade across Africa.
“In his address at the event, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, highlighted the significance of hosting the prestigious Meetings, stating:
“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’.”
