The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially launched the African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja, a major step toward unlocking the full potential of intra-African trade and regional economic integration.
Speaking at the commissioning, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, described the AATC as “a milestone for Nigeria and the entire continent,” aligning with the Tinubu administration’s push for macroeconomic stability, private investment, and industrial growth across key sectors.
Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, underscored the centre’s role in driving economic diversification, job creation, and access to finance—particularly for SMEs and women-led businesses.
Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah reaffirmed the Bank’s vision to dismantle trade barriers and promote African market integration, with similar centres planned in Harare, Kampala, Cairo, and Yaoundé.
The Abuja AATC will serve as a hub for trade intelligence, innovation, and regional collaboration, strengthening Nigeria’s leadership in shaping Africa’s economic future.
