FNITCC Atlanta 2025

Fidelity Bank to Convene Strategic Panel On Export Financing

As part of its ongoing commitment to expand Nigeria’s footprint in global trade foremost financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has announced plans to host a high-level panel session at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) which is to be held in Atlanta Georgia, United States come Friday September 19, 2025.

Themed “Financing For Scale–Unlocking Capital For Global Export Competitiveness,” the session

would feature top executives and thought leaders from across Nigeria’s financial and entrepreneurial landscape.

Excepted in attendance include Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman, Board of Directors Fidelity Bank Plc and a veteran investment banker; Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, Group MD/CEO – Sunbeth Global Concept Nigeria Limited; a leading voice in agribusiness exports; Efe Ukala, Founder, ImpactHer; a champion for women-led enterprises who has empowered thousands of African female entrepreneurs through access to capital and global market linkages; and Abba Bello, Managing Director, Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM); Nigeria’s foremost export credit agency providing critical financing and risk mitigation tools for exporters.

In a media chat the Divisional Head, Agric. and Exports Fidelity Bank Plc, Isaiah Ndukwe explained that 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.

The inaugural edition in London in 2022 hosted over 100 Nigerian exhibitors and 90+ speakers, attracting more than 1,000 daily visitors which culminated in deals worth about $200 million.

 The 2023 edition in Houston raised the bar with over 160 participating businesses and closed deals including a $40 million pre-export finance agreement for cocoa in partnership with AFREXIM Bank and local exporter JohnVents Industries.

The FNITCC Atlanta 2025 would address the urgent need for accessible and scalable financing solutions to boost Nigeria’s global trade competitiveness as well explore topics such as: Financing models for SMEs and exporters, Role of DFIs and commercial banks, De-risking strategies for export ventures and Diaspora investment opportunities.