Fidelity Bank Plc is set to convene a high-profile panel on export financing at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, USA, on September 19, 2025.
This gathering aims to empower Nigerian businesses to scale globally through innovative funding solutions.
Fidelity Bank will facilitate a critical dialogue themed “Financing For Scale – Unlocking Capital For Global Export Competitiveness”, as part of its dedication to elevating Nigeria’s presence in worldwide commerce. The session will assemble influential leaders including Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman of Fidelity Bank’s Board; Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, CEO of Sunbeth Global Concept; Efe Ukala, founder of ImpactHer; and Abba Bello, Managing Director of Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM). Together, this panel will dissect the challenges faced by exporters and small-medium enterprises in securing the financial backing necessary to expand operations beyond Nigeria’s borders.
Stressing on the importance of appropriate funding channels, Isaiah Ndukwe, Head of Agriculture and Exports at Fidelity Bank, compared access to capital to planting seeds, essential for growth and sustainability in international markets. The forum will examine various themes such as practical financing frameworks for exporters, the evolving roles of development finance institutions and commercial banks, risk mitigation methods, and opportunities for diaspora investment.
FNITCC has previously proven to be a powerful conduit for Nigerian trade expansion, with past editions in London and Houston attracting hundreds of businesses, generating impressive deal volumes of over US$200 million and US$40 million respectively. This year’s Atlanta edition, in partnership with AFRICON, expects to draw more than 3,000 participants, catalyzing over US$400 million in trade and investment transactions.
Access to the right kind of financing is foundational, without it, even the most promising enterprises and creative brands will find it difficult to thrive and compete globally – said Isaiah Ndukwe
Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, said,
Such conversations are crucial to positioning Nigeria’s entrepreneurs for success on the world stage…our partnership with AFRICON and the wider diaspora community shows our commitment to opening transatlantic business channels and driving sustainable trade growth for Nigerian businesses
Businesses interested in joining this vibrant network can register at Fidelity Bank’s official platform, stepping into a future ripe with opportunity for global expansion.
