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By Chukwuma Umeorah
Access Bank Plc has strengthened Africa–Caribbean trade relations and forged deeper institutional partnerships through its active participation in the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025, held recently in Grenada.
The high-profile gathering drew leaders and policymakers from across both regions, including former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo; Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada; Terrence Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc; George Elombi, incoming President of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank); Okechukwu Oramah, outgoing President; and Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of Afreximbank, among other senior business executives.
Access Bank’s CEO for Caribbean Expansion, Sunmbo Olatunji, was a featured speaker, delivering a keynote session titled “AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment: From Vision to Reality.” She stressed the Bank’s role as a catalyst for cross-Atlantic trade, investment, and financial connectivity, while identifying untapped opportunities in tourism, agriculture, renewable energy, and digital trade.
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“Our vision is to be more than a financial institution; we aim to be a bridge linking the immense potential of Africa and the Caribbean. Through strategic partnerships with Afreximbank and other key stakeholders, Access Bank is committed to enabling cross-border trade flows, fostering inclusive growth, and facilitating investment on both sides of the Atlantic,” Olatunji said.
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede’s participation as a VIP guest included high-level engagements on expanding economic cooperation between the two regions, underscoring Access Holdings’ focus on sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships in emerging markets.
The Bank’s presence at ACTIF 2025 is part of its strategic expansion into the Caribbean, underpinned by a long-standing collaboration with Afreximbank. Leveraging this partnership, Access Bank aims to boost trade finance, build market capacity, and introduce innovative financial products tailored for Caribbean economies.
ACTIF 2025 served as a springboard for advancing policy, investment, and cultural ties between Africa and the Caribbean—further strengthening a growing alliance across the Atlantic.
