Oando PLC Chief Executive Officer, Wale Tinubu, CON, has paid glowing tribute to Professor Benedict Oramah, GCON, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), for his outstanding 10-year tenure that redefined the institution’s role in Africa’s economic transformation.

Speaking at the farewell conference held yesterday in honour of Prof. Oramah, Wale Tinubu described the outgoing Afreximbank President as a trailblazer, patriot, and visionary leader whose contributions have made the Bank the heartbeat of Africa’s financial and trade renaissance.

In a statement shared by Oando PLC, Tinubu lauded Prof. Oramah for his unwavering commitment to empowering African economies through innovative financial mechanisms and strategic trade facilitation.

“Prof. Oramah reminds us that when Africans unite around a shared goal, the continent becomes unstoppable,” the statement read, emphasizing the power of collaborative leadership in driving Africa’s sustainable development.

Under Oramah’s leadership, Afreximbank expanded its operations across Africa, scaled up trade finance interventions, and championed continental initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation support programmes.

Wale Tinubu commended the Afreximbank President for his exceptional service, noting that his decade of leadership has inspired confidence in Africa’s limitless economic potential.

“From all of us at Oando PLC, we salute a leader whose vision and legacy continue to ignite confidence in Africa’s bright future,” Tinubu stated.

Industry leaders and development experts also hailed Prof. Oramah for deepening Africa’s self-reliance through finance and trade integration, positioning Afreximbank as a cornerstone of continental growth.