Fidelity Bank to Drive Export Finance Conversations at FNITCC Atlanta 2025
Fidelity Bank Plc, a prominent Nigerian financial institution committed to strengthening Nigeria’s role in global trade, has announced plans to host a high-profile panel discussion at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Under the theme “Financing For Scale – Unlocking Capital For Global Export Competitiveness,” the session is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025. It will feature distinguished leaders from Nigeria’s financial and entrepreneurial sectors, including Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman of Fidelity Bank’s Board; Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, Group MD/CEO of Sunbeth Global Concept Nigeria Limited, a key player in agribusiness exports; Efe Ukala, Founder of ImpactHer, an advocate for women entrepreneurs accessing global markets; and Abba Bello, Managing Director of Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), the country’s primary export credit institution.
Isaiah Ndukwe, Divisional Head of Agriculture and Exports at Fidelity Bank, emphasized the importance of accessible funding: “Unlocking the right kind of financing is like planting seeds for growth. Without access to capital, even the most promising businesses and brands will struggle to scale and compete globally.”
FNITCC, now in its third year, aims to bridge Nigeria’s export financing gap. The inaugural event in London in 2022 drew over 100 exhibitors and 90 speakers, attracting more than 1,000 visitors and generating deals worth approximately US$200 million. The 2023 edition in Houston saw increased participation with over 160 businesses and facilitated significant deals, including a US$40 million pre-export finance agreement for cocoa, in partnership with AFREXIM Bank and JohnVents Industries.
The Atlanta panel will focus on critical issues such as innovative financing models for SMEs and exporters, the role of development finance institutions and commercial banks, de-risking strategies for export ventures, and diaspora investment opportunities.
Ndukwe highlighted the impact of such events: “Targeted market access combined with financing support can propel Nigerian brands onto the global stage—creating jobs, generating income, and gaining international recognition.”
FNITCC Atlanta, organized in partnership with AFRICON—the leading gathering for African changemakers—will be held from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, Centennial Park. The event expects to host over 3,000 participants and facilitate trade, investment, and partnership deals exceeding US$400 million.
Participants and interested businesses are encouraged to register at www.fidelitybank.ng/fnitcc.
Fidelity Bank Plc, serving over 9.1 million customers across Nigeria and the UK, is recognized for its innovation and excellence, having received numerous awards such as the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award, the Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application Award, and the Export Financing Bank of the Year.