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President of Afreximbank
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Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah (born 24 July 1961) is the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank). A Nigerian economist, he has transformed the bank into Africa's leading trade finance institution. He pioneered the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and was instrumental in procuring COVID-19 vaccines for the continent.
President of Afreximbank (2015–Present)
Launched the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS)
Spearheaded the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF)
Navigating the complexities of financing in high-risk African markets
Criticism from some quarters on the bank's exposure to debt-distressed nations
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African Banker of the Year (Multiple wins)
