Fidelity Bank To Convene Strategic Panel On Export Financing At FNITCC Atlanta  – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

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 Fidelity Bank Plc has stated that it will host a high-level panel session at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) 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 top executives and thought leaders from across Nigeria’s financial and entrepreneurial landscape including: 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 and 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. 

“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,” said Isaiah Ndukwe, Divisional Head, Agric. and Exports, Fidelity Bank Plc, in a media chat. 

FNITCC serves as a bridge to close this gap. The inaugural edition in London in 2022 hosted over 100 Nigerian exhibitors and 90+ speakers, attracting more than 1,000 daily visitors and culminating in deals worth approximately US$200 million. 

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

The panel will address the urgent need for accessible and scalable financing solutions to boost Nigeria’s global trade competitiveness; and will 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. 

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