Fidelity Bank Leads Strategic Initiative to Boost Africa’s Global Trade at FNITCC Atlanta
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced its commitment to advancing Africa’s export sector by organizing a high-level panel discussion aimed at strengthening trade infrastructure across the continent. The panel, titled “Laying the Tracks: Strengthening the Institutional Infrastructure for Africa’s Trade Promotion,” will take place on the second day of the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) from September 20, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, Georgia, USA.
The panel will feature prominent experts, including Nonye Ayeni, CEO of the Nigeria Export Promotion Council; Shaquana Teasley, Founder & CEO of Agate Solutions (U.S.); Titus Olowokere, Executive Director of the US-Nigeria Business Council; Affie Braimoh, founder of Sac Fruits and ex-Commissioner of Industry, Trade & Cooperatives in Edo State; and Sebastine Osita, CEO of GIG Logistic Technologies Ltd.
Isaiah Ndukwe, Fidelity Bank’s Divisional Head of Export and Agriculture, emphasized the bank’s dedication to fostering sustainable growth in Africa’s non-oil export sector. “Through customized financial solutions, platforms like FNITCC, and capacity-building initiatives such as our Export Management Programme, we are committed to strengthening Africa’s export ecosystem and empowering businesses to compete globally,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of the upcoming panel session, stating, “Addressing institutional gaps is critical for Africa to fully participate in global trade. For Fidelity Bank, enhancing trade infrastructure is a continental priority.”
FNITCC Atlanta, a collaboration with AFRICON—the premier global forum for African innovators and leaders—will be held from September 18 to 20, 2025. The event is anticipated to draw over 3,000 participants, including investors, trade agencies, exporters, and diaspora professionals, and is projected to facilitate over US$500 million in trade and investment transactions.
Beyond panel discussions on boosting African exports, the event will feature seminars with notable figures such as Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman of Fidelity Bank; Aishah Ahmad, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; Abba Bello, Managing Director of Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM); and Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, CEO of Sunbeth Global Concepts.
Additional highlights include dedicated deal rooms, an exhibition of African products spanning agriculture, extractives, fashion, and creative sectors, and matchmaking sessions connecting U.S. buyers and investors with African exporters.
Participants interested in attending can register at www.fidelitybank.ng/fnitcc.
Fidelity Bank Plc, serving over 9.1 million customers through 251 branches and digital channels across Nigeria and the UK, continues to earn accolades for innovation and excellence. Recent awards include the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award, the Most Innovative Mobile Banking App by Global Business Outlook, and the Export Financing Bank of the Year by BAFI Awards.