Access Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Africa–Caribbean trade relations and expanding collaborations with strategic institutions through its active participation in the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025, recently held in Grenada.
The high-profile gathering drew influential leaders and stakeholders from both regions, including former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo; Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada; Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc; Dr. George Elombi, Incoming President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank); Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah, Outgoing President of Afreximbank; Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of Afreximbank; Eric Intong Monchu, Acting Group Managing Director, Client Relations, Afreximbank; and Sunmbo Olatunji, CEO for Caribbean Expansion at Access Bank, alongside other senior business executives.
Participating as a panellist, Sunmbo Olatunji offered detailed insights during a session titled “AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment: From Vision to Reality.” She stressed the Bank’s role in unlocking trade, investment, and financial connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean, drawing attention to opportunities in tourism, agriculture, renewable energy, and digital trade.
“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 attended as a VIP guest, taking part in high-level discussions on expanding economic cooperation between the two regions. His engagement reinforced Access Holdings’ focus on building sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships across emerging markets.
The Bank’s involvement in ACTIF 2025 aligns with its ongoing expansion into the Caribbean, supported by its enduring and productive collaboration with Afreximbank. Access Bank plans to capitalise on this relationship to advance trade finance, build capacity, and introduce tailored financial solutions to meet the specific needs of Caribbean markets.
ACTIF 2025 provided a platform for policymakers, business leaders, and development partners to push forward dialogue on trade facilitation, investment flows, and cultural exchange, reinforcing the growing synergy between Africa and the Caribbean.
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