“Africa’s journey to self-reliance is unstoppable - because we dared to dream and act together.”   After 31 years of service, I stand before Africa’s leaders, partners, colleagues, and friends to say thank you. From the day I joined Afreximbank as a young pioneer in 1994, I knew this was more than a job — it was a calling. A calling to turn generations of African aspirations into reality.   When I became President in 2015, I promised that we would be bold — that Afreximbank would no longer just finance trade, but build the foundations that make trade possible.   Together, we did just that. - We helped make the AfCFTA a living reality. - We built systems like PAPSS and the Adjustment Fund that now connect African economies. - We launched the Intra-African Trade Fair and digital platforms like the Africa Trade Gateway. - We supported industries, from the Dangote Refinery to industrial parks and medical excellence centres across the continent. - We stood by Africa in crisis — mobilising over $10 billion during COVID-19 to help our nations recover and trade again. - We grew Afreximbank’s balance sheet nearly eightfold, proving that Africa can build institutions as strong and visionary as any in the world. This journey has never been about me — it has always been about us, about Africa’s courage to believe in itself. “We fought on all fronts — and today, we can point to a continent rising on its own terms. The dream lives on.” ​ To our leaders, partners, staff, and my dear family — thank you for walking this path with me.   As I hand over to Dr. George Elombi, I do so with complete confidence. The future of Afreximbank, and of Africa, shines even brighter.   The dream continues — and Africa’s best days are still ahead. – Prof. Benedict O. Oramah President and Chairman of the Board of Directors Afreximbank   #Afreximbank #DecadesOfImpact #LeadershipTransition #GlobalAfrica

Honoured to be officially sworn in as @unfpachief by UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres. Proud to lead an incredible team working tirelessly to uphold the rights, choices and dignity of women and young people, and ensure every person counts.

Minister @P_Sebahizi met with @ITCnews Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton on the sidelines of #IATF2025. They agreed to strengthen collaboration in developing Rwanda’s digital trade ecosystem and scale it across Africa.

In his inaugural speech as @AfDBPresident, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah outlined his vision for the Bank and the continent, centered on: ➡️Self-reliance ➡️Empowering youth and women ➡️Stronger partnerships ➡️Unlocking talent & resources Find out more: bit.ly/4nejgYL #AFDBTransition [ 🇫🇷 Pour la version en français ➡️ @BanqueAfriDev]