Abuja: Nigeria is set to host the 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) from June 25 to 27 in Abuja. In a statement issued on Friday, Vincent Musumba, Manager of Communications and Events at Afreximbank, said the meetings would bring together an influential coalition of global, African, and Africa-Caribbean (CARICOM) leaders.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event, themed 'Building the Future on Decades of Resilience,' would focus on accelerating trade opportunities, driving investment, and fostering innovation. Musumba confirmed that heads of state, prime ministers, top business executives, and renowned academics would be among the key speakers.
President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Amb. Albert Muchanga, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Mining, are among the confirmed dignitaries. They would be joined by ministers, central bank governors, investors, and industry leaders from across Africa, the Caribbean, and other regions.
According to Musumba, the meetings aim to advance regional dialogue on key priorities, including the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the enhancement of cross-border payment systems. They will also focus on strengthening CARICOM economic ties and encouraging private sector participation in policy reforms.
The statement also quoted Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, who described AAM2025 as a pivotal moment for Africa. Oramah noted the continent's renewed resolve in confronting global uncertainties and emphasized the importance of practical action, building stronger institutions, and unlocking Africa's full innovation potential.
Musumba highlighted that AAM2025 was expected to deliver strong economic benefits in both the short and long term, including trade and investment mobilisation, policy and institutional reforms, and the strengthening of South-South cooperation. He added that the event is expected to facilitate major trade and investment deals, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and public-private partnerships.
He noted that the speaker lineup includes leading global thinkers such as Prof. Jeffrey Sachs and Dr Kishore Mahbubani, along with Africa's top business leaders like Aliko Dangote and Tony Elumelu. Other confirmed speakers include Prof. Ghulam Mufti and former Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, with AAM2025 expected to host thousands of participants and media representatives from no fewer than 80 countries.