Welcome message: Lungisa Fuzile, Chief Executive Standard Bank South Africa

Standard Bank has identified the rapid promotion of continental trade as a key priority in achieving the growth that will transform the lives of ordinary Africans. This is particularly true when we see the opportunities that can be unlocked by building bridges between Africa’s biggest economies, South Africa and Nigeria.

As Africa’s largest bank by assets, and operating in 20 countries on the continent, we are committed to driving these bi-lateral conversations between Nigeria and South Africa to build the financial, relationship, legislative and infrastructural ecosystems to realise the cross-border potential we can offer each other.

But equally, when we say, ‘Africa is our home, we drive her growth,’ it is our responsibility to extend ourselves beyond just banking: we add value by providing exposure, information and expertise to our partners and clients to foster a broader growth environment that facilitates the long-term success of our continent.

We are delighted to be the sponsor of the SA-Nigeria Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade & Investment (JMACITI), and we look forward to partnering with you!