Access Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Africa–Caribbean economic collaboration at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025.
Speaking at the event, Sunmbo Olatunji, Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Expansion at Access Bank, highlighted the importance of harnessing Africa’s demographic strength, strategic resources, and diaspora connections to unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth. She presented on the theme: “The Global Africa We Want: Business Collaboration Without Borders.”
“The Global Africa we want is one without borders in spirit, vision, or opportunity, an Africa where our youth, diaspora, and private sector drive collaboration that positions us as a central player in the global economy,” Olatunji stated.
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She identified agriculture and food security, creative and cultural industries, sustainable tourism, and technology and digital innovation as sectors with the highest potential for cross-border collaboration.
“Africa and the Caribbean are natural partners. By combining Africa’s scale with Caribbean expertise and diaspora networks, we can strengthen agricultural value chains, export our culture more effectively, and build unique tourism and digital innovation ecosystems,” she said.
Olatunji emphasized the critical role of the private sector in fostering resilience and inclusive growth, noting that financial institutions must create platforms to support trade, simplify remittances, and empower entrepreneurs.
“At Access Bank, we see ourselves not just as bankers, but as connectors of opportunities. Our Caribbean expansion reflects a clear commitment to linking Africa’s dynamic economies with diaspora wealth and expertise, unlocking a future of shared prosperity,” she added.
The IATF 2025, organized by the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the African Union, remains a premier platform for accelerating intra-African trade, deepening Africa–Caribbean economic partnerships, and showcasing investment opportunities across the continent.
