Zenith Bank to host 10th International Trade Seminar on Unlocking Nigeria’s Non-oil Export Potential

Zenith Bank Plc is set to host the 10th edition of its International Trade Seminar on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The virtual event, themed “Unlocking Value and Harnessing Growth in Non-Oil Export,” will convene leading policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, and investors.

The seminar's primary objective is to explore practical strategies for unlocking value and accelerating growth within Nigeria's non-oil export sector. Discussions will focus on how Nigeria can transition from exporting raw commodities to building globally competitive value chains, expanding market access, strengthening trade infrastructure and financing, and increasing the contribution of non-oil exports to sustainable economic development.

The event will feature prominent guest speakers, including Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat; Patricia Poku-Diaby, CEO of Plot Enterprise Ghana Limited; and Professor Benedict Oramah, former President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).

Two panel discussions will delve into public and private sector perspectives. The public sector panel will include leaders from NEXIM Bank, Nigeria Customs Service, Central Bank of Nigeria, NIPC, and NEPC. The private sector panel will feature executives from Starlink Global & Ideal Limited, Dangote Group, 3T Impex Trade Centre, Terra Aqua Environmental Consultancy Nigeria Limited, RMM Global, and Lelook Nigeria Limited. These discussions will offer insights into trade facilitation, export financing, customs efficiency, market access, and the competitiveness of Nigerian businesses in regional and global markets, with a particular focus on the AfCFTA's potential to expand opportunities for Nigerian goods and services.