Strategic alliance positions September event as catalyst for African Continental Free Trade Agreement implementation
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially announced Tropical General Investments Group (TGI) as the premier partner for the 2025 edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF 2025), positioning the event to generate over $44bn in trade and investment deals according to analyst projections.
Strategic Partnership Reinforces Africa’s Trade Platform
The announcement, made in a statement on Sunday according to Punch, confirms IATF’s status as Africa’s premier trade and investment platform. The partnership aligns two major forces in African economic development, with TGI Group bringing its expertise in local value addition and sustainable manufacturing to the continental showcase.
The Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, Kanayo Awani, emphasized the strategic importance of this collaboration: “We would like to thank TGI Group for their participation at IATF 2025. TGI’s commitment to local value addition, sustainable manufacturing, and inclusive economic growth aligns perfectly with the mission of the trade fair. Their presence at the event will highlight innovative approaches to business, open doors for strategic partnerships, and attract investments that can accelerate Africa’s industrialisation and economic transformation.”
IATF2025 Set for September Launch in Algiers
Scheduled to take place in Algiers, Algeria, from September 4 to 10, the event is organised in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. IATF2025 is expected to host over 2,000 exhibitors, including businesses from across Africa and global markets.
The Vice Chairman of TGI Group, Farouk Gumel, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership opportunity: “TGI’s ethos is about creating value and enhancing wellbeing across communities. The opportunities within Africa are limitless, and IATF provides a strategic platform to identify and pursue new ideas, partnerships, and resources. We commend Afreximbank’s vision for creating and sustaining the fair and are excited to collaborate as a premier partner for IATF2025.”
Beyond an Exhibition: Knowledge Sharing and Policy Development
IATF2025 is designed to provide not only a showcase for goods and services but also a platform for information exchange, knowledge sharing, and policy discussions. The fair is expected to facilitate trade and investment flows, support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, and address key challenges facing intra-African trade.
Beyond showcasing products, IATF2025 will host workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions aimed at fostering innovation, capacity building, and investment readiness among African businesses. The fair’s organisers note that the event offers a critical opportunity for businesses to expand market access, form strategic alliances, and explore export opportunities across the continent and globally.
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