Fidelity Bank Champions Export Financing at FNITCC Atlanta 2025
Fidelity Bank Plc is stepping into the spotlight once again, this time with a strong focus on export financing and global trade expansion. The bank has announced that it will be hosting a major strategic panel session at the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect, better known as FNITCC, in Atlanta, Georgia. The event is scheduled to run from September 18 to 20, 2025, with the panel itself taking place on Friday, September 19.
The theme of the session is “Financing For Scale – Unlocking Capital For Global Export Competitiveness,” and it is designed to tackle one of the biggest challenges faced by Nigerian businesses: access to the right kind of funding. The conversation will not just be about money—it will be about how financial tools, partnerships, and strategic support can transform Nigerian enterprises into strong players on the global stage.
Also Read:The panel will feature an impressive lineup of leaders and experts. Among them are Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman of Fidelity Bank and a respected voice in investment banking; Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, Group Managing Director of Sunbeth Global Concept, a key player in Nigeria’s agribusiness export space; Efe Ukala, Founder of ImpactHer, who has worked tirelessly to open up global opportunities for women-led enterprises; and Abba Bello, Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), a crucial institution providing financing and risk management for exporters.
Isaiah Ndukwe, Fidelity Bank’s Divisional Head for Agriculture and Exports, captured the essence of the event in a recent media briefing. He explained that “unlocking the right kind of funding is like planting seeds for growth.” Without access to finance, he said, even the most promising businesses and creative brands often struggle to compete internationally. This upcoming panel, therefore, is aimed at bridging that critical gap.
FNITCC has built a strong reputation over the years. Its debut in London back in 2022 brought together over 100 Nigerian exhibitors and more than 90 speakers, attracting thousands of visitors and resulting in trade deals worth about 200 million U.S. dollars. In 2023, the Houston edition surpassed expectations, with over 160 participating businesses and a landmark pre-export finance agreement of 40 million dollars for cocoa, secured in partnership with Afreximbank and JohnVents Industries.
Now, the 2025 Atlanta edition, hosted in collaboration with AFRICON, is expected to be even bigger. Organizers are projecting attendance of more than 3,000 participants and trade and investment deals that could exceed 400 million U.S. dollars. Discussions will cover financing models for small and medium enterprises, de-risking strategies for exporters, the role of development finance institutions, and even diaspora investment opportunities.
By creating a platform where financial solutions meet entrepreneurial ambition, Fidelity Bank is positioning itself as more than just a financial institution—it is emerging as a catalyst for Nigeria’s global trade growth. The conversations at FNITCC Atlanta are expected to open doors for businesses, inspire confidence among exporters, and build partnerships that could shape Nigeria’s role in international markets for years to come.
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