Stanbic IBTC Bank Partners with GTR West Africa 2025 to Enhance Trade Finance Solutions
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a foremost financial institution dedicated to fostering economic growth in Nigeria and beyond, has officially pledged its sponsorship of GTR West Africa 2025. This premier event is set to unite trade finance, supply chain, and export financing professionals and will take place on April 24-25, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. The event is centered around the theme: “Financing Growth in West Africa’s Trade Epicentre,” addressing the pivotal shifts in global trade dynamics.
Expected to attract over 400 delegates from more than 200 local and international firms, the conference will feature insights from 45 industry specialists on essential subjects such as the changing global trade landscape, optimizing working capital for export value chains, sustainable infrastructure investments, and digitization strategies for local trade banks.
Eric Fajemisin, Executive Director of Corporate and Investment Banking at Stanbic IBTC Bank, stated, “In the current evolving trade landscape, West African enterprises need agile financial partners with extensive expertise and strong international networks. Our involvement in GTR West Africa 2025 signifies our steadfast commitment to assist our clients in navigating complex cross-border transactions while providing innovative trade finance solutions that reduce disruptions and enhance opportunities.”
As a prominent sponsor, Stanbic IBTC Bank will highlight its extensive range of trade finance solutions aimed at overcoming challenges posed by the global trade realignment. These include specialized services for managing currency fluctuations, optimizing working capital, and facilitating access to new markets.
Jesuseun Fatoyinbo, Head of Transaction Banking at Stanbic IBTC Bank, remarked, “Given the evolving regional trade dynamics, our transaction banking services are strategically designed to empower West African businesses in navigating complexities while seizing new opportunities. Through our digital trade platforms and specialized working capital solutions, we assist clients in optimizing their supply chains, effectively managing risks, and broadening their presence in key markets despite global economic challenges. GTR West Africa 2025 serves as a crucial platform to enhance collaboration with partners and advance trade initiatives that bolster the region’s economic resilience.”
Stanbic IBTC Bank continues to lead in facilitating international trade through tailored financing structures, expert advisory services, and innovative digital solutions that simplify cross-border transactions. This comprehensive approach has proven vital for businesses navigating a volatile trade environment.
The bank will also participate in several panel discussions during the event. Ojinika Shote, Head of Sales for Transaction Banking, will share insights on operational efficiency in trade finance during the ‘Stripping out cost’ panel. Meanwhile, Adewale Adekoya, a Trade Product Specialist in Transaction Banking, will address financial solutions for agricultural trade and food security challenges on the ‘$1 trillion food economy’ panel.