Fidelity Bank Plc has announced plans to host a high-level panel on export financing aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s participation in global trade.
The session, scheduled for September 19, will take place at the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
In a statement on Sunday, the bank said discussions will focus on the theme, “Financing for Scale – Unlocking Capital for Global Export Competitiveness.”
Fidelity Bank noted that the event will convene leading executives and thought leaders from Nigeria’s financial and entrepreneurial sectors.
Fidelity Bank said the session will feature leading voices from Nigeria’s financial and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Panellists include the chairman of Fidelity Bank and veteran investment banker, Mustafa Chike-Obi; the group CEO of Sunbeth Global Concept Nigeria Limited, Olasunkanmi Owoyemi; Efe Ukala, founder of ImpactHer and advocate for women-led enterprises; and Abba Bello, managing director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank.
Fidelity noted that the FNITCC is designed as a platform to enhance Nigeria’s visibility and competitiveness in global trade.
“The inaugural edition in London in 2022 hosted over 100 Nigerian exhibitors and 90 speakers, attracting more than 1,000 daily visitors and resulting in deals worth about $200 million,” the bank said.
“The 2023 edition in Houston facilitated over 160 business participations and closed a $40 million pre-export finance agreement for cocoa in partnership with Afreximbank and JohnVents Industries.
“The 2025 edition, hosted in partnership with AFRICON, will run from September 18 to 20 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, Centennial Park, Georgia.
“It is projected to attract more than 3,000 participants and facilitate over $400 million in trade, investment, and partnership deals.”
Commenting on the event, the divisional head of Agric and Exports at Fidelity Bank, Isaiah Ndukwe, said “Unlocking the right kind of funding is like planting seeds for growth.”
“Without access to finance, even the most outstanding businesses and creative brands will struggle to scale, compete, and sustain themselves in global markets,” Ndukwe said.
The agric and export expert explained that the panel will explore financing models for small and medium enterprises and exporters, assess the role of development finance institutions and commercial banks, discuss de-risking strategies for export ventures, and highlight opportunities for diaspora investment.
“These events underscore that targeted market access, paired with financing support, can launch Nigerian brands onto the global stage — delivering jobs, income, and international recognition,” Ndukwe added.
