Afreximbank Equips African Corporates for AfCFTA Success
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has taken another bold step in empowering African businesses by hosting a high-impact training programme under the theme “Genesis, Dimensions, and Prospects of the AfCFTA for African Corporates.”
Held at the Afreximbank Africa Trade Centre in Abuja, the initiative brought together leading experts and corporate executives to explore practical pathways for thriving under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Jointly organised by Afreximbank Research, its Trade Intelligence Solutions Division, the AfCFTA Secretariat, the African Union Commission, and The American University in Cairo, the three-day session provided participants with in-depth knowledge of AfCFTA’s institutional framework, key trade protocols, and high-growth sectors including manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and digital services.
Led by Afreximbank Group Chief Economist Dr. Yemi Kale, the programme featured seven intensive modules covering Africa’s integration journey, RECs’ role, the AU’s Agenda 2063, and practical trade facilitation tools such as the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), and Afreximbank’s financial instruments.
These tools were highlighted as crucial for breaking down non-tariff barriers, enabling local currency transactions, and scaling cross-border trade.
Participants also received hands-on training in market entry strategies, risk management, and dispute resolution, enabling them to trade more efficiently under AfCFTA provisions. Real-life case studies from the Guided Trade Initiative showcased how African firms are already accessing new markets through the agreement.
In his closing address, Mr. Alain-Thierry (AT) Mbongue Ebollo, Acting Regional COO for Anglophone West Africa, reaffirmed Afreximbank’s commitment to supporting businesses beyond finance—through knowledge sharing, strategic partnerships, and targeted capacity building.
“As we move from policy to performance, it is African corporates who must lead the charge,” he said. “Afreximbank stands ready to support them at every step.”
