The Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, played a significant role at the recent Nigeria Development and Finance Forum (NDFF) 2024 conference, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
The two-day event, themed: ‘The Road to Economic and Social Welfare Transformation,’ aimed to provide strategies for Nigeria’s economic growth and progress.
On the first day of the event, NEXIM bank’s participation focused on promoting sustainable economic progress in Nigeria.
Managing Director\ Chief Executive (MD\CE) of NEXIM bank, Mr. Abba Bello, and Technical Adviser to the MD/CE of the bank, Mr. Hope Yongo, engaged with industry stakeholders and dignitaries, including Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, and Director-General (DG) of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Moji Adeyeye.
Also, on the second day, NEXIM bank’s role in facilitating trade and driving Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings was highlighted in an industry-focused session on the Nigerian blue economy.
Mr. Yongo joined other major industry stakeholders to share perspectives and provide insights on the bank’s initiatives to unlock investments in the blue economy.
The session, titled: ‘Nigeria’s Blue Economy: Prospects, Opportunities, and Challenges,’ featured a panel discussion moderated by Funke Agbor, SAN, Partner at Dentons ACAS Law.
Other participants included MD/CEO of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Andrew Lynch, and Managing Partner, Foundation Chambers, Mr. Chidi Ilogu, SAN.
NEXIM bank’s participation at the NDFF 2024 conference demonstrated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic growth and development. As a key player in the country’s export-import sector, NEXIM bank continues to drive initiatives aimed at unlocking investments and promoting sustainable economic progress.
