By Peace Udugba
Access Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Africa–Caribbean economic collaboration at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025.
Speaking at the event, Sunmbo Olatunji, Chief Executive Officer of The Caribbean Expansion at Access Bank, emphasized the importance of leveraging Africa’s demographic advantage, strategic resources, and diaspora linkages to unlock sustainable growth. She delivered her remarks during a session titled, The Global Africa We Want: Business Collaboration Without Borders.
According to Olatunji, “The Global Africa we want is one without borders in spirit, vision, or opportunity—an Africa where our youth, diaspora, and private sector drive collaboration that positions us as a central player in the global economy.
She also identified key sectors with the highest potential for cross-border collaboration, including agriculture and food security, the creative and cultural industries, sustainable tourism, and digital innovation.
Access Bank has reiterated its commitment to fostering strong economic collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, organised by Afreximbank in partnership with the African Union.
Speaking at the event, Sunmbo Olatunji, CEO, Caribbean Expansion at Access Bank, highlighted the immense potential of Africa–Caribbean partnerships, noting that combining Africa’s scale with Caribbean expertise and diaspora networks could unlock value across key sectors.
Africa and the Caribbean are natural partners. By merging our strengths, we can develop value chains in agriculture, amplify cultural exports, and build unique tourism and digital innovation ecosystems,” Olatunji stated.
She stressed the critical role of the private sector in driving inclusive growth and resilience, adding that financial institutions must provide platforms to boost trade, facilitate remittances, and empower entrepreneurs.
At Access Bank, we see ourselves not just as bankers, but as connectors of opportunities. Our Caribbean expansion reflects our commitment to linking Africa’s dynamic economies with diaspora wealth and expertise for shared prosperity,” she added.
