Access Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa–Caribbean trade relations and deepening partnerships with strategic institutions through its active participation in the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025, which was recently held in Grenada.
The forum brought together prominent leaders and stakeholders from across Africa and The Caribbean, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada; Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis; AigbojeAig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc; Dr. George Elombi, Incoming President of African Export-Import Bank(Afreximbank); Prof. Benedict OkeyOramah, outgoing President, Afreximbank; and Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Afreximbank; Eric IntongMonchu, Acting Group Managing Director, Client Relations, Afreximbank; Sunmbo Olatunji, CEO for Caribbean Expansion, Access Bank, and other senior business executives.
Sunmbo Olatunji participated as a panellist and shared insightful perspectives on “AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment: From Vision to Reality.”
In her remarks, she underscored the Bank’s role in unlocking trade, investment, and financial connectivity between the two regions while highlighting tourism, agriculture, renewable energy, and digital trade opportunities.
“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 the forum as a VIP guest, engaging in high-level dialogues on deepening economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean. His presence reinforced Access Holdings’ strategic focus on building sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships across emerging markets.
The Bank’s participation at ACTIF 2025 aligns with its continued expansion into the Caribbean, supported by a long-standing and productive collaboration with Afreximbank. Access Bank intends to leverage this relationship to promote trade finance, build capacity, and introduce innovative financial solutions tailored to the needs of Caribbean markets.
ACTIF 2025 served as a platform for policymakers, business leaders, and development partners to advance conversations on trade facilitation, investment flows, and cultural exchange between the two regions, further cementing the growing synergy between Africa and the Caribbean.
