On the sidelines of the ongoing World Bank Group/IMF Spring Meetings, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) convened a high-level strategic meeting with a delegation from Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI), led by its Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Olasupo Olusi.
The meeting aimed to explore deeper collaboration in providing financing and guarantee solutions tailored to accelerate private sector development and trade across the continent.
Strengthening Financing and Guarantee Solutions for Africa:
Discussions emphasized unlocking investment opportunities to support Africa’s industrialisation agenda, with particular attention to SME growth and healthcare innovation.
Supporting the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE):
A notable highlight was BOI’s strong interest in supporting the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja—a flagship healthcare project driven by Afreximbank to transform medical research and specialist healthcare delivery in Africa.
Collaborative Engagements in Continental Platforms:
The dialogue also extended to future joint initiatives, including collaborative participation in key continental events:
- The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025)
- The Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025)
- The annual capacity-building programme for African bankers, scheduled for November 2025 in Abidjan
Advancing Shared Ambitions for Impact and Scale:
This strategic engagement reflects the shared vision of both Afreximbank and BOI to deliver impactful, scalable solutions that drive Africa’s transformation through industrialisation, healthcare development, and SME empowerment. The partnership signals a renewed commitment to working collaboratively across sectors to create a prosperous, resilient Africa.
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