Ecobank Nigeria Pledges Exports & Imports Support Opportunities Nigerian Businesses

Ecobank Nigeria said it is providing opportunities that supports exporters and importers within the African region.

Head Trade Finance of Ecobank Nigeria, Sunday Abah, who made the remark at a meeting with journalist in Lagos, South West Nigeria said the bank’s unique intra-Africa trade solutions enable settlements of trade transactions and mitigates payment risk; provide regional solutions and enable exporters obtain payment guarantees without the need for a letter of credit and its related costs to the importers,

He noted that Ecobank works closely with clients in reviewing key factors regarding transactions processing, settlements, financing, and risk mitigation as well as credit enhancement. The bank he reiterated, boasts of a unique and large Pan-African platform that positions it to support trade at all levels.

Its technology platform is designed to help unlock the opportunities of the continent through standardization across 33 countries, while fueling regional integration, trade and investment across borders.

Abah also announced the Ecobank 2020 regional trade forum taking place in Lagos between March 12 and 13.

He said exporters and importers within the African region will have the opportunity to exhibit their products in a marketplace scenario, and participate in panel discussions by highly experienced and diversified stakeholders and leaders of thought in the industry

Ecobank Nigeria is a member of the pan African banking group with unparalleled Africa wide Network Advantage across 33 countries catering for businesses and providing world class trade services to its customers. The Ecobank Group network has over 30 years been enhancing the financial integration of the continent. The Group provides solutions to facilitate trade in the various trade corridors and groupings across Africa.