Fidelity Bank to Host Strategic Panel on Export Financing at FNITCC Atlanta 2025

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading Nigerian financial institution, has announced plans to host a high-level panel session at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) scheduled to hold in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Themed “Financing for Scale – Unlocking Capital for Global Export Competitiveness,” the session will take place on Friday, 19 September 2025, and will feature distinguished leaders across Nigeria’s financial and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Panelists 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 figure in agribusiness exports.

Efe Ukala, Founder – ImpactHer, renowned for empowering thousands of women-led African enterprises through capital access and global market integration.

Abba Bello, Managing Director – Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), the country’s premier export credit agency, providing financing and risk-mitigation solutions to exporters.

Speaking ahead of the event, Isaiah Ndukwe, Divisional Head, Agric. and Exports, Fidelity Bank Plc, emphasized the critical role of financing in export growth. “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,” he said.

Since its inception, FNITCC has served as a platform to connect Nigerian businesses with global opportunities. The maiden edition in London (2022) hosted over 100 exhibitors and 90+ speakers, drawing more than 1,000 daily participants and generating trade deals valued at approximately US$200 million. The 2023 edition in Houston recorded over 160 participating businesses and facilitated landmark transactions, including a US$40 million pre-export finance deal for cocoa in partnership with AFREXIM Bank and JohnVents Industries.

The Atlanta 2025 panel will highlight the urgent need for accessible and scalable financing solutions to strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness in global trade. Discussions will cover financing models for SMEs and exporters, the role of DFIs and commercial banks, de-risking mechanisms for export ventures, and diaspora-driven investment opportunities.

“These events demonstrate that targeted market access, combined with financing support, can elevate Nigerian brands onto the global stage—driving job creation, income growth, and international recognition,” Ndukwe added.

Organized in partnership with AFRICON—the premier gathering for global African changemakers, tastemakers, and innovators—FNITCC Atlanta will hold from 18 to 20 September 2025 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, Centennial Park, Georgia, USA. The event is expected to attract over 3,000 participants and facilitate more than US$400 million in trade, investment, and partnership deals.

Businesses and interested participants are encouraged to register at www.fidelitybank.ng/fnitcc.