Stanbic IBTC Bank has announced its strategic sponsorship of GTR West Africa 2025, the region’s premier annual gathering for trade finance, supply chain, and export financing experts.

 

 

Tagged: “Financing Growth in West Africa’s Trade Epicentre”, the event set hold on April 24-25, 2025, in Lagos, the bank says,  is crucial as global trade patterns undergo significant realignment.

 

 

The conference will convene over 400 delegates from more than 200 local and international companies, featuring insights from 45 industry experts across six crucial topics, including the reshuffle of global trade influence, working capital for export value chains, sustainable infrastructure investment, and digitisation strategies for local trade banks.

 

 

Executive Director, Corporate and Investment Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Eric Fajemisin stressed the need for West African businesses to have nimble financial  partners, with deep expertise and robust international networks, in today’s evolving trade landscape.

 

 

“Our sponsorship of GTR West Africa 2025 reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting clients through complex cross-border transactions and providing innovative trade finance solutions that minimise disruption and maximise opportunity,” he stated.

 

 

As a key sponsor, Stanbic IBTC Bank will showcase its suite of trade finance solutions, designed to address challenges arising from the current global trade realignment, including specialised offerings for managing currency volatility, optimising working capital, and accessing new markets.

 

 

Head, Transaction Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Jesuseun Fatoyinbo said, “As regional trade dynamics continue to evolve, our transaction banking capabilities are uniquely positioned to help West African businesses navigate complexity and seize new opportunities.

 

 

 “Through our digital trade platforms and specialised working capital solutions, we enable clients to optimise their supply chains, manage risk effectively, and expand their footprint across key markets despite global economic headwinds. GTR West Africa 2025 provides an invaluable platform to deepen collaboration with partners and advance trade initiatives to strengthen the region’s economic resilience.”

 

 

Stanbic IBTC Bank maintains its leadership position in facilitating international trade through customised financing structures, expert advisory services, and cutting-edge digital solutions that streamline cross-border transactions. The Bank’s comprehensive approach has proven valuable as businesses navigate the volatile trade environment.

 

 

The Bank will participate in key panel discussions throughout the event.

 

Head of Sales for Transaction Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank,  Ojinika Shote, will join the ‘Stripping out cost’ panel, offering insights on operational efficiency in trade finance; while  the bank’s Trade Product specialist in Transaction Banking,  Adewale Adekoya will also speak on the ‘$1 trillion food economy’ panel, addressing the region’s financial solutions for agricultural trade and food security challenges.