Africa: From Analyst to Architect - Prof Oramah's 30-Year Afreximbank Legacy End

Africa: From Analyst to Architect - Prof Oramah's 30-Year Afreximbank Legacy End

[Independent (Kampala)] Abuja, Nigeria -- When Professor Benedict Oramah joined the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in 1994 as a young chief analyst, few could have foreseen that he would devote more than three decades to the institution--culminating in a transformative presidency that redefined its mission and expanded its impact across the continent.

Cameroonian Lawyer to Lead Afreximbank in Historic Leadership Shift

In a landmark decision set to shape Africa’s financial future, Dr. George Elombi, a seasoned Cameroonian lawyer and long-serving executive, has been appointed as the next President and Chairman of the Board of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). His appointment was confirmed during the bank’s annual general meeting on June 28, 2025, in Abuja. Dr. […]

Africa eyes $1.5 trillion trade surge by 2025, but structural hurdles remain – The North Africa Post

Africa’s trade is poised to hit a record $1.5 trillion in 2025, driven by accelerating regional integration and improved infrastructure, according to projections from the IMF and Afreximbank — yet economists warn of persistent structural hurdles. With trade growth expected to average 5.1% annually through 2026 and intra-African trade expanding at 6.6% per year, the […]

Africa: From Analyst to Architect – Prof Oramah’s 30-Year Afreximbank Legacy End

Abuja, Nigeria — When Professor Benedict Oramah joined the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in 1994 as a young chief analyst, few could have foreseen that he would devote more than three decades to the institution–culminating in a transformative presidency that redefined its mission and expanded its impact across the continent. On June 28, during Afreximbank’s 32nd Annual Meetings held in Abuja, Nigeria, shareholders appointed Dr. George…

President Benedict Oramah takes a bow at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) after a decade of servant leadership

President Benedict Oramah takes a bow at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) after a decade of servant leadership

From analyst to architect: Prof Oramah’s 30-year Afreximbank legacy end

Professor Benedict Oramah The bank’s net income climbed from US$125.3 million to US$973.5 million over the same period—representing nearly an eightfold increase Abuja, Nigeria | ISAAC KHISA & AGENCIES | When Professor Benedict Oramah joined the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in 1994 as a young chief analyst, few could have foreseen that he would devote more than three decades to the institution—culminating in a transformative presidenc…