Fidelity Bank Plc says it will host a high-level panel session on export financing to boost Nigeria’s global trade.
The session is expected to hold on September 19 at the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
According to a statement on Sunday, the theme ‘Financing For Scale – Unlocking Capital For Global Export Competitiveness’, will drive the event’s conversation.
The bank said the event will bring together top executives and thought leaders in Nigeria’s financial and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Panellists include Mustafa Chike-Obi, chairman of Fidelity Bank and veteran investment banker; Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, group CEO of Sunbeth Global Concept Nigeria Limited, a key player in agribusiness exports; Efe Ukala, founder of ImpactHer and advocate for women-led enterprises, and Abba Bello, managing director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM).
Fidelity said the FNITCC serves as a platform to boost Nigeria’s global trade visibility.
“The inaugural edition in London in 2022 hosted over 100 Nigerian exhibitors and 90 speakers, attracting more than 1,000 daily visitors and resulting in deals worth about $200 million,” the bank said.
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“The 2023 edition in Houston facilitated over 160 business participations and closed a $40 million pre-export finance agreement for cocoa in partnership with Afreximbank and JohnVents Industries.
“The 2025 edition, hosted in partnership with AFRICON, will run from September 18 to 20 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, Centennial Park, Georgia.
“It is projected to attract more than 3,000 participants and facilitate over $400 million in trade, investment, and partnership deals.”
Speaking about the event, Isaiah Ndukwe, divisional head of agric and exports at Fidelity Bank, said “unlocking the right kind of funding is like planting seeds for growth”.
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“Without access to finance, even the most outstanding businesses and creative brands will struggle to scale, compete, and sustain themselves in global markets,” Ndukwe said.
The agric and export expert said the panel will examine financing models for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and exporters, the role of development finance institutions (DFIs) and commercial banks, de-risking strategies for export ventures, and diaspora investment opportunities.
“These events underscore that targeted market access, paired with financing support, can launch Nigerian brands onto the global stage — delivering jobs, income, and international recognition,” Ndukwe added.
The bank also encouraged businesses and participants to register via its website on www.fidelitybank.ng/fnitcc.
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