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Afreximbank prepares for leadership transition as ratings scrutiny mounts

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  • AGM in Abuja marks end of Oramah’s decade-long presidency
  • Fitch downgrade raises questions on governance and risk appetite

Abuja, Nigeria – Afreximbank is entering a pivotal chapter as it convenes its annual general meeting in Abuja from June 25 to 28—the final one under President Benedict Oramah, who steps down after ten years at the helm of the continental trade finance institution.

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