By Seth KRAMPAH ([email protected])
The Africa Export & Import Bank (Afreximbank) is ready for its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 25th June through to 28th June 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria.
As one of the most anticipated financial gatherings on the continent, the AGM will bring together key stakeholders, government officials, business leaders, and financial experts to discuss Africa’s trade and investment landscape.
“Building the future on decades of resilience”, as theme for the 2025 AGM, this year’s event promises insightful discussions, innovative strategies, and critical decisions that will shape the future of intra-African trade.
Held at a time of increasing global economic shifts, the 2025 AGM will focus on strengthening trade financing, advancing industrialization, and enhancing regional integration.
Attendees can expect panel discussions on “Leveraging a Common Heritage – The Afreximbank Caribbean Initiative” and Reclaiming Africa’s Destiny through Investment and Innovation in Health among other topics as well as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), digital trade, sustainable investments, and policy frameworks aimed at fostering economic resilience.
Afreximbank’s leadership will also present the institution’s latest initiatives and financial performance, highlighting its continued role in supporting African businesses.
The event will feature keynote addresses from high-profile figures, including African heads of state, industry captains, and international trade experts. Networking sessions, exhibitions, and side events will offer participants the opportunity to explore new trade partnerships and investment opportunities.
Additionally, this year’s AGM will unveil key projects and agreements aimed at accelerating Africa’s economic transformation.
Afreximbank’s commitment to fostering innovation and financial growth will be evident through the presentation of research reports, funding opportunities, and capacity-building programs.
As Africa continues to navigate global economic challenges, the AGM will provide a platform for forward-thinking discussions on how African nations can leverage collective strengths to drive sustainable development.
With preparations set for a takeoff come Wednesday, June 25, the 32nd Afreximbank AGM is expected to be an impactful event that reinforces Africa’s trade ambitions and as participants converge for this critical financial summit, the discussions, agreements, and resolutions made will play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s economic trajectory for years to come.
