Kanayo Awani
Mrs. Kanayo Awani is the Executive Vice President for Intra-African Trade at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), where she plays a crucial role in promoting trade integration across the continent. Recently, she was in the news for her remarks at the FOCUS Africa Trade and Investment Forum, emphasizing the importance of bridging Africa's infrastructure gap to enhance global competitiveness and urging strategic partnerships to unlock new investment opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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Kanayo Awani is the Executing Vice President of Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank.
Global Africa Diaspora Day at IATF2025 Reaffirms Commitment | News
Liberia· 2025-09-08
Special recognition went to Ms. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of Afreximbank, described as 'the pillar on which this project stood, stands, and will continue to stand.'
“Africa Must Control Its Capital, Not Just Its Borders” | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-05
She is the Executive Vice-President of Intra-African Trade & Export Development at Afreximbank.
Global Leaders, Innovators Converge in Algiers for IATF2025 Confab | BusinessLiberia· 2025-09-04
Mrs. Kanayo Awani is the Executive Vice President of Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank.
Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 Welcomes Arise IIP | BusinessLiberia· 2025-08-06
Kanayo Awani said they aim to support public and private sector growth by preparing and co-financing impactful projects.
NBS Bank, Afreximbank sign Project Facilitation Agreement - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-07-03
Kanayo Awani is the executive vice president of AFREXIMBANK.
TUCAD et AFREXIMBANK scellent un partenariat stratégique pour le développement du continent africain – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-06-30
Kanayo Awani is the vice president of Afreximbank and emphasized the importance of local content policy for Suriname's economic development.
Beleid lokale inhoud cruciaal voor economische vooruitgang – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-06-18
Mrs Kanayo Awani, the bank's Executive Vice President for Intra-African Trade, emphasised that bridging Africa's infrastructure gap is crucial.
Afrexim pushes for Africa trade bloc as protectionism bites
Kenya· 2025-04-17
