Journalists attending the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have been admonished to spotlight Africa’s international trade and development achievements.

“You are not merely covering an event; you are part of a historical movement that is redefining Africa—from a land of challenges to a land of opportunities,” Director of Communications and Events, Anne Ezeh, told journalists gathered in Abuja Nigeria, where the conference is taking place.

Ezeh’s comments served as both a reflection on past accomplishments and a motivational rallying call.

She pointed to the Bank’s remarkable growth under the leadership of outgoing President Benedict Oramah, citing its balance sheet surge from $4 billion to $40 billion over the past decade.

The Annual Meetings, which opened today under the theme “Building the Future On Decades of Resilience,”
Among those in attendance are high-profile figures such as Alhaji Aliko Dangote, reflecting Afreximbank’s growing authority on the global economic stage. Ezeh noted that their presence underscores the respect and recognition the Bank has gained.

She also zoomed in on journalists, particularly those from the Caribbean, and encouraged them to engage deeply with Africa’s developmental narrative.

With over 6,000 delegates in attendance, Ezeh called on the media to become active participants in the event by highlighting notable programs, engaging with thought leaders, and visiting industrial zones supported by Afreximbank to witness progress firsthand.

The 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings are taking place from June 25–27 in Abuja, Nigeria, gathering African leaders, policymakers, financiers, development specialists, and the media to evaluate trade advancements, promote economic collaboration, and shape the continent’s development path.