Africa came to Abuja this week, hosted by the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, to mark a
significant milestone: 32 years of Afreximbank, a pan-African institution that has
shaped trade on the continent, and transformed lives through visionary capital
deployment and strong public-private collaboration.
When I say only Africans will build Africa, Afrexim leads in so many ways.
Thie historical gathering took place at our 5,000-capacity Transcorp Event Centre,
one of the largest event venues on the continent – a statement of African
excellence – an affirmation of Transcorp Hotel’s role as a leading host of Africa’s
most influential gatherings and reinforces our collective vision for a more
prosperous, self-reliant continent.
I was there to support Afrexim – and salute the impact and legacy of retiring
President Professor Benedict Oramah.
At the event, I spoke at a fireside chat, on the theme: “Decades of Delivering on
a Shared Aspiration: The Transformational Collaboration between Afreximbank
and African Multinational Corporations and Banks.”
I shared a message rooted in my personal philosophy and the ethos that drive all
we do at Heirs Holdings. I shared my experience of Afrexim’s impressive legacy,
as well as the kind of partnerships and leadership Africa needs to deliver lasting
prosperity.
As an investor active in 20 African countries, from experience. Because I have
seen firsthand what happens when institutions like Afreximbank and responsible
African businesses work together. The results are powerful and transformational.
Afreximbank + Africapitalism = Impact
One of the most pivotal partnerships in my journey was supported by Afreximbank.
Catalysing Africa’s Transformation Through Partnership, Capital, and Vision – Afreximbank at 32
