L-R: Relationship Manager, Fidelity Bank Plc, Murtala Muhammed Road Branch, Kano, Victor Ngwu; Export Management Programme (EMP 19) participant, Abayomi Adewuyi; Facilitator, Gemma Ejiofor; Senior Fellow and Head, Department of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Mgt., Lagos Business School (LBS), Dr. Uche Attoh; Director, Export Management Programme, LBS, Prof. Frank Ojadi; and Team Lead, Export & Agriculture, Fidelity Bank Plc, Emmanuel Nwalor, during the closing ceremony of the 19th edition of the Fidelity Bank Export Management Programme (EMP 19) held recently at Lagos Business School, Lagos.
Abayomi Susan
Fidelity Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda through capacity building and export development, as it successfully hosted the 19th edition of its Export Management Programme (EMP 19) at the Lagos Business School (LBS), Ajah, Lagos.
The programme, a practical and intensive export management workshop delivered in partnership with Lagos Business School and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), brought together entrepreneurs, professionals, regulators, and aspiring exporters for in-depth training aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to thrive in global markets.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Divisional Head of Export and Agriculture at Fidelity Bank, Isaiah Ndukwe, reiterated the bank’s focus on empowering Nigerian businesses to take advantage of emerging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and strengthen the country’s non-oil export base. He emphasized that capacity development remains central to unlocking Nigeria’s export potential, noting that the programme provides practical insights, market intelligence, and strategic tools for global competitiveness.
He added that as AfCFTA continues to expand trade opportunities across Africa, the bank is committed to ensuring Nigerian exporters are well-positioned to benefit and contribute meaningfully to national economic diversification. He also highlighted the bank’s continued provision of financial solutions, advisory services, and strategic partnerships to support exporters beyond domestic markets.
Also speaking, the Director of the Export Management Programme at Lagos Business School, Professor Frank Ojadi, stressed the importance of continuous capacity building in response to the evolving nature of international trade. He noted that changes in trade policies, processes, and market demand make it essential for businesses to remain well-equipped to compete effectively.
According to him, this year’s edition placed strong emphasis on AfCFTA, providing participants with both theoretical and practical knowledge on how to leverage the agreement for business expansion across African markets.
In his remarks, Senior Fellow and Head of the Department of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management at Lagos Business School, Dr. Uche Attoh, underscored the importance of negotiation and arbitration skills in international trade, noting that these competencies are vital for securing and resolving business deals across global markets.
Participants described the programme as highly impactful and transformative. An Assistant Director at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Obinna Oforum, said it strengthened his resolve to become an “export champion,” while Chief Superintendent of Customs, Orji Samuel, commended Fidelity Bank and Lagos Business School for making the training accessible and practical, adding that it would help participants overcome export challenges and identify new opportunities.
The Export Management Programme remains Fidelity Bank’s flagship initiative for building export-ready businesses and professionals capable of driving Nigeria’s non-oil export growth. Through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions, the bank continues to play a leading role in facilitating trade, empowering businesses, and supporting sustainable economic development.
The bank, widely recognized for its strong retail and SME banking services, continues to earn local and international recognition for innovation, MSME support, trade finance excellence, and community empowerment.
