A double inauguration ceremony for the brand new President of Afreximbank and The tribute to Professor Benedict Oramah opened on October 24, 2025 in Egypt. The ceremony took place at the St. Regis Al Masa Convention Center in the new administrative capital of Egypt.

Cameroonian Georges Elombi is now president from Afreximbank. While the teacher Benedict Oramah is one of the most influential financial leaders in Africa. Indeed, the Afreximbank farewell Conference and Inauguration Ceremony mark the end of a decade. Who redefined the bank's role in promoting trade intra-African, financial resilience and continental integration.

This two-day event, brought together heads of state African ministers, policy makers and partners international, testifying to the central role played by Afreximbank in the implementation of the Africa's transformation agenda. While Afreximbank is running a new page under the direction of Dr. Elombi, this moment represents more than a simple transition at the head of the institution. It embodies continuity, resilience and the collective determination of Africa to finance its own future.

Mso-fareast-language:en-us; Mso-bidi-language:ar-sa">As a reminder, Afreximbank has under the direction of Professor Oramah, recorded remarkable results, approving 22 billion US dollars in financing in 2024, disbursing 18.7 billion US dollars and with a net profit of 973.5 million American dollars. His mandate has also resulted in initiatives flagships such as the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and strong support for the implementation of the Continental Free Trade Area African (ZLECA