Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will lead the Lagos State delegation to the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
The event, scheduled for September 18-20, 2025, aims to facilitate trade and investment transactions exceeding $500 million.
Governor Sanwo-Olu will highlight Lagos’ unique positioning as the largest economy on the African continent and explore possible areas of sister city partnership with Atlanta and Georgia State.
“Lagos is a city of enterprise, creativity, and boundless opportunity,” Sanwo-Olu stated. “At FNITCC Atlanta, we are not only showcasing Lagos as Africa’s largest economy, but also building bridges of trade, investment, and cultural exchange.”
The FNITCC Atlanta conference will feature:
– Workshops and Seminars: With prominent speakers like Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, and Aishah Ahmad, Global Finance Leader and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
– Exhibition: Showcasing African products and services across agriculture, extractive industries, fashion, and creative sectors.
– Matchmaking Sessions: Connecting US buyers, investors, and partners with Nigerian businesses.
Fidelity Bank Plc, a full-fledged commercial bank with over 9.1 million customers, aims to help individuals grow, businesses thrive, and economies prosper.
The bank has received multiple awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award and the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by Euromoney Awards for Excellence.
Interested participants can register for the conference at (www.fidelitybank.ng/fnitcc).
The event is expected to attract over 3,000 participants, including investors, trade agencies, exporters, and diaspora professionals.
