Fidelity Bank to champion export financing dialogue at FNITCC in Atlanta

Fidelity Bank Plc has announced plans to host a high-level panel session at the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) 2025, as part of its push to deepen Nigeria’s global trade competitiveness and creative industry exports.

Themed “Financing for Scale – Unlocking Capital for Global Export Competitiveness,” the panel will hold on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, Centennial Park, Georgia, USA.

The panel will feature leading figures across Nigeria’s financial and entrepreneurial sectors, including: Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman, Board of Directors, Fidelity Bank Plc, and a veteran investment banker.; Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, Group MD/CEO of Sunbeth Global Concept Nigeria Limited, a driving force in agribusiness exports.

Efe Ukala, Founder of ImpactHer, who has empowered thousands of women-led businesses with access to capital and international markets.

Abba Bello, Managing Director, Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), the country’s primary export credit agency.

Speaking ahead of the event, Isaiah Ndukwe, Divisional Head, Agric. and Exports, Fidelity Bank Plc, said access to financing remains a defining factor for Nigerian businesses seeking international growth.

“Unlocking the right kind of funding is like planting seeds for growth—without access to finance, even the most outstanding businesses and creative brands will struggle to scale, compete, and sustain themselves in global markets,” he said.

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Launched in London in 2022, FNITCC has grown into a global showcase of Nigerian trade and creativity. The inaugural edition attracted over 100 exhibitors, 90+ speakers, and 1,000 daily visitors, generating deals worth about US$200 million.

The 2023 Houston edition expanded further, with 160 businesses participating and deals that included a US$40 million pre-export finance agreement for cocoa, in collaboration with AFREXIM Bank and JohnVents Industries.

The 2025 Atlanta edition, hosted in partnership with AFRICON, is expected to attract over 3,000 participants and generate more than US$400 million in trade and investment deals between September 18–20.

Ndukwe added that these conversations are critical for positioning Nigeria’s creative entrepreneurs and exporters on the global stage.

“These events underscore that targeted market access, paired with financing support, can launch Nigerian brands onto the global stage—delivering jobs, income, and international recognition,” he noted.

Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial bank with over 9.1 million customers across 251 business offices and multiple digital channels in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

The bank has positioned itself as a key driver of trade financing, SME support, and export-led growth.