Stanbic IBTC Assumes Platinum Sponsorship for Prestigious Global Trade Review West Africa 2026 Conference
Stanbic IBTC Bank has been officially confirmed as the platinum sponsor for the highly anticipated Global Trade Review (GTR) West Africa 2026 event. This landmark conference is scheduled to take place on April 22 and 23 at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
Major Gathering of Trade and Finance Professionals
The event will bring together more than 400 senior trade and finance professionals for two full days of insightful discussions, strategic networking opportunities, and innovative presentations. The conference is specifically tailored to enhance trade growth and development across the entire West African region.
Now firmly established as the most influential annual gathering for trade finance professionals in West Africa, GTR West Africa 2026 marks its 17th year of operation. Organizers have indicated that this year's conference arrives at a particularly defining moment for regional trade development.
Timely Conference Amid Improving Economic Conditions
The conference takes place during a period of improving economic conditions across West Africa, creating renewed opportunities for trade-led growth and development. According to conference organizers, this timing provides an ideal backdrop for meaningful discussions about the future of regional trade finance.
Eric Fajemisin, Executive Director of Corporate and Transaction Banking at Stanbic IBTC, commented on the bank's sponsorship role: "West Africa's trade finance market is at a significant turning point. Improving macroeconomic fundamentals, rising demand for structured and digital trade finance solutions, and a renewed global focus on African markets have created a pressing need for bold, coordinated action."
Stanbic IBTC's Strategic Commitment
Fajemisin further elaborated on the bank's involvement: "Stanbic IBTC Bank is proud to be at the forefront of this important conversation as the lead sponsor of GTR West Africa 2026. Our commitment extends far beyond the conference itself; it represents a broader ambition to build a deeper, more resilient, and more inclusive trade finance ecosystem that will empower the next generation of West African commerce."
Expert Contributions from Stanbic IBTC Team
Several key executives from Stanbic IBTC will participate as speakers during the conference. Among them is Seun Ogundolapo, Head of Trade and Transaction Banking, who is expected to share practical perspectives on structuring trade finance solutions to support various business needs.
Ogundolapo's presentation will focus on how trade finance can effectively support imports, exports, working capital requirements, and comprehensive risk management strategies for businesses operating in the West African market.
The Global Trade Review West Africa conference has evolved into a crucial platform for discussing trade finance innovations, regional economic developments, and collaborative opportunities among financial institutions, corporations, and government entities across West Africa.
