Access Bank Strengthens Africa–Caribbean Trade Ties at ACTIF in Grenada

Access Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering trade and investment relations between Africa and the Caribbean through its active participation at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025, held recently in Grenada.

The high-level event brought together influential leaders and stakeholders from both regions, including former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo; Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada; Terrence Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc; George Elombi, incoming President of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank); Okechukwu Oramah, outgoing Afreximbank President; and Kanayo Awani, Afreximbank Executive Vice President, alongside senior business executives.

Sunmbo Olatunji, Access Bank’s Chief Executive Officer for Caribbean Expansion, delivered a keynote session titled “AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment: From Vision to Reality”, in which she emphasised the Bank’s role in unlocking opportunities across 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,” Olatunji said. “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.”

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede attended the forum as a VIP guest, engaging in strategic discussions on strengthening economic ties between the two regions. His presence, the Bank noted, underlined Access Holdings’ commitment to building sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships in emerging markets.

The Bank’s participation in ACTIF 2025 aligns with its continued Caribbean expansion strategy, supported by its longstanding collaboration with Afreximbank. Access Bank plans to leverage this partnership to advance trade finance, enhance capacity building, and introduce innovative financial solutions tailored to Caribbean markets.

The forum served as a platform for policymakers, business leaders, and development partners to further trade facilitation, investment flows, and cultural exchange, reinforcing the growing synergy between Africa and the Caribbean.

Faridah Abdulkadiri

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