Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to convene a high-level panel of seasoned experts to chart a strategic roadmap for boosting African exports in global markets.
The panel session, themed “Laying the Tracks: Strengthening the Institutional Infrastructure for Africa’s Trade Promotion,” is scheduled for Day 2 of the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) — Saturday, September 20, 2025 — at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, Centennial Park, Georgia, USA.
Confirmed speakers include: Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director/CEO, Nigeria Export Promotion Council. Shaquana Teasley, Founder & CEO, Agate Solutions (U.S.). Titus Olowokere, Executive Director, US-Nigeria Business Council. Affie Braimoh, Founder, Sac Fruits & Former Commissioner of Industry, Trade & Cooperatives, Edo State. Sebastine Osita, CEO, GIG Logistic Technologies Ltd
Speaking on the upcoming session, Isaiah Ndukwe, Divisional Head of Export and Agriculture at Fidelity Bank Plc, said: “As Nigeria’s leading financial institution in the non-oil export sector, Fidelity Bank Plc is driving sustainable growth and delivering measurable impact across Africa’s trade corridors. Through tailored financial solutions, market access platforms such as FNITCC, and capacity-building initiatives like our Export Management Programme, we are reinforcing our role in strengthening the export ecosystem and empowering businesses to thrive globally.”
He added: “The upcoming panel session at FNITCC is a timely intervention to address the institutional gaps that hinder Africa’s full participation in global trade. For us at Fidelity Bank, strengthening our trade infrastructure is more than an economic imperative—it’s a continental priority.”
Hosted in collaboration with AFRICON—the leading global forum for African innovators and change leaders—FNITCC Atlanta will take place from September 18 to 20, 2025. The event is expected to attract over 3,000 participants, including investors, trade agencies, exporters, and diaspora professionals, facilitating trade and investment transactions exceeding US$500 million.
In addition to export-focused panel discussions, FNITCC Atlanta will feature seminars and conversations with prominent figures, including: Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc, Aishah Ahmad, Global Finance Leader & Former Deputy Governor (Financial System Stability), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Abba Bello, Managing Director, Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) and Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, Group Managing Director/CEO, Sunbeth Global Concepts Nigeria Ltd.
Other highlights include:
- Deal Rooms for tailored business negotiations
- Exhibitions showcasing African products and services across agriculture, extractives, fashion, creative industries, and professional services
- Matchmaking sessions linking U.S. buyers, investors, and partners with African businesses
Interested participants are encouraged to register at www.fidelitybank.ng/fnitcc.