In Abuja, the 32nd edition of the Afreximbank Annual Meetings marks a historic turning point. After ten years at the helm of the institution, Professor Benedict Oramah is about to hand over the reins. Under his leadership, the Bank has seen its assets grow from 4 to 40 billion euros, with a clear ambition: to industrialize the continent, boost intra-African trade and assert Africa’s economic sovereignty.
From June 25 to 27, 2025, Nigeria will host the 32nd Annual Meeting of Afreximbank in Abuja. The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Afreximbank in Abuja. Under the motto “Building the future on decades of resilience”, more than 6,000 participants will come together, including a dozen heads of state, around a hundred ministers and numerous high-ranking economic players. For Anne Ezeh, Afreximbank’s Director of Communications and Events, the event is also an opportunity to look back on the bank’s major achievements since 2015 under the presidency of Professor Benedict Oramah, who is preparing to hand over the reins after a decade of strategic expansion.
Ten years ago, when President Oramah, the bank’s current chairman, took over the leadership of the bank, he had 4 billion euros in assets and guarantees. Today, he has 40 billion euros. 10 years! I believe in you, because I think it’s not only a testament to visionary leadership, but also a testament to the bank’s mandate, which leads to industrialization, intra-Africa, accelerating the ZLECAf, creating a team that focuses on Africa for Africa by Africans.
Anne Ezeh, Afreximbank Communications Director
Faced with growing challenges, the leaders present in Abuja intend to accelerate structural reforms, step up investment in infrastructure and strengthen the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Since 2015, Afreximbank has mobilized over $70 billion to support intra-African trade. Its financing has enabled the realization of structuring projects such as refineries, hospitals and digital platforms, consolidating its role as an essential lever for African economies.
You’ll have the opportunity to hear from the likes of Aliko Dangote, Gagan Gupta, and other economists who have been invited. I invite you over the next 3 days to engage with the program, to identify the sessions that are most important, to identify the discussions that need to be reached.
Anne Ezeh, Afreximbank Communications Director
The future president of the Bank will find an eloquent balance sheet. In 2024 Afreximbank posted record net income of USD 973.5 million, up 29% year-on-year for total group income of USD 3.3 billion. Assets passed the 40.1 billion mark, while shareholders’ equity stood at USD 7.2 billion.
