November 19, 2009
The Churchill - Hyatt Regency Hotel
London, United Kingdom
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This is one of the best conferences I have attended – high caliber speakers, who gave detailed and practical insights into the issues discussed. The organisation and networking opportunities were excellent. As a speaker I felt fully informed and supported by the organising team both before and during the conference itself. Flawlessly executed. Thank you.
Omaru Badara Sisay
Deputy Head of Africa Forecasting, Exclusive Analysis Ltd.
West Africa's bountiful opportunities in the commodities sector were the focus of Exporta's West Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference, which convened in London on November 19.
Sponsored by Afreximbank, FBN Bank UK, JP Morgan, DLA Piper and Nationwide Equipment, the event was opened and chaired by Jean-Louis Ekra, president of Afreximbank, who introduced a wide range of leading experts on the commodities sector in the region.
Sessions covered challenges in the oil and gas sector, commodity trading practices, political risk considerations (with specific focus on the Niger Delta) and the future stability of the West African banking sector, following a number of recent reforms, particularly in Nigeria. Other issues discussed included corporate case studies, infrastructural investment and a discussion on the growth of Ohada law.
The only trade finance event to have been held specifically for the West Africa region, the event proved a tremendous success, and looks set to be a regular inclusion on the Exporta calendar.
