The African Export-Import Bank says it is eyeing “billions of dollars” in funding agreements at its 32nd Annual Meetings, scheduled to take place in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, from June 25 to 27, 2025.

This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Afreximbank’s Manager of Communications and Events, Vincent Musumba, according to Nairametrics.

According to the statement, the bank aims to facilitate significant billion-dollar trade and investment deals, including Memoranda of Understanding and public-private partnerships.

Musumba emphasized that Afreximbank’s 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja are expected to generate substantial economic benefits for relevant stakeholders, both in the short and long term.

“AAM2025 is expected to facilitate significant trade and investment deals, including Memoranda of Understanding and public-private partnerships.

The meetings are expected to catalyse billions of dollars in funding over the next 5–10 years for key strategic sectors,” the statement disclosed.

In his remark, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah, stated, “AAM2025 comes at a pivotal time for Africa. As the continent confronts global uncertainties, it is doing so with renewed resolve. Following the successful 31st edition of AAM held in The Bahamas last year, we are back on the African continent for this year’s meetings, which are about catalysing practical action, building stronger institutions to strengthen trade integration and unlocking the full potential of African innovation. We thank H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for his support.”

According to the statement, heads of state, ministers, trade institution leaders, policymakers, and private sector representatives at the Abuja meetings are expected to advance regional dialogue on key priorities, including AfCFTA implementation, improved cross-border payment systems, stronger Africa–CARICOM economic ties through trade and tourism, and greater private sector involvement in policy reforms.

AAM2025 is expected to host thousands of participants and media representatives from over 80 countries.

Afreximbank has played a key role in Nigeria’s energy and industrial transformation, with major investments in projects like the Dangote Refinery and the Port Harcourt Refinery.