Zenith Bank Plc will host the 10th edition of its International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export on Tuesday, Aug. 25, bringing together policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and other key stakeholders to explore practical strategies for unlocking value and accelerating growth in Nigeria’s non-oil export sector.
The virtual seminar, themed “Unlocking Value and Harnessing Growth in Non-Oil Export,” will examine how Nigeria can move beyond the export of raw commodities to build globally competitive value chains, expand market access, strengthen trade infrastructure and financing, and deepen the contribution of non-oil exports to sustainable economic growth.
The high-level event will feature an array of distinguished speakers, including the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, H.E. Wamkele Mene; Chief Executive Officer of Plot Enterprise Ghana Limited, Mrs Patricia Poku-Diaby; and immediate past President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah.
The seminar will also feature two panel discussions bringing together leading voices from the public and private sectors.
The first panel, focusing on public-sector perspectives, will feature the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), Mr Abba Bello; Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr Adewale Adeniyi; Director, Trade and Exchange Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, Ms Aderinola Shonekan; Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Mrs Aisha Rimi; and Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs Nonye Ayeni.
The second panel, focusing on private-sector perspectives, will feature the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Starlink Global & Ideal Ltd., Alhaji Adeniji Adeyemi; Group Executive Director, Dangote Group, Alhaji Sada Ladan-Baki; Senior Consultant at 3T Impex Trade Centre, Mr Bamidele Ayemibo; Managing Director of Terra Aqua Environmental Consultancy Nigeria Ltd., Alhaji Mobolaji Salako; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of RMM Global, Mr Ramzi Taher; and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lelook Nigeria Ltd., Chief Mrs Chinwe Ezenwa.
The discussions will provide practical perspectives on trade facilitation, export financing, customs and port efficiency, regulation, market access and the competitiveness of Nigerian businesses in regional and global markets.
A key focus of the seminar will be the AfCFTA and its potential to open up a larger market for Nigerian goods and services while deepening intra-African trade.
With the AfCFTA providing access to a market of more than one billion people, participants will examine how Nigerian enterprises can leverage regional integration, develop competitive value chains and take advantage of emerging opportunities across the continent.
Zenith Bank has consistently championed conversations around trade and economic development and remains at the forefront of efforts to support businesses seeking to participate more effectively in regional and international commerce.
The bank has also partnered with the AfCFTA Secretariat on initiatives aimed at facilitating cross-border trade and expanding access to business opportunities across Africa.
Now in its 10th edition, the Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar has evolved into a leading platform for high-level dialogue on Nigeria’s trade and export ecosystem.
Over the years, the seminar has brought together government officials, regulators, businesses, financial institutions and other stakeholders to examine emerging trends, identify challenges and proffer practical solutions to strengthen Nigeria’s position in global commerce.
The 2026 edition will build on this legacy by bringing together influential voices shaping Nigeria’s trade, investment and economic landscape around a critical question: how can Nigeria unlock greater value from its non-oil exports and translate its vast productive potential into sustainable economic growth?
The seminar will be held virtually and streamed live on Zoom, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok, enabling participants in Nigeria and around the world to join the conversation.
Interested participants can register at www.zenithbank.com/exportsem.
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