The Group Chief Executive of Oando Group, Adewale Tinubu has extoled Prof. Benedict Oramah as he official bowed out as President and Chairman of the Board of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) after a decade of groundbreaking leadership that redefined the trajectory of African trade, finance, and economic integration.
Tinubu, through his media office, paid glowing tribute to Prof. Oramah who he described as a rare gem, a son of the soil, and a catalyst for change, who stands as living evidence of what Africans can achieve when we come together; resilient, united, and bold.
”Today, we celebrate the end of an era and the beginning of a new one.For over a decade, Prof. Benedict Oramah GCON has stood as a beacon of visionary leadership, proving that belief in Africa’s potential is not idealism, but a deliberate act of strategy and faith in the continent’s promise. In 2015, he set out to transform Afreximbank into the engine room for Africa’s progress, driving African-led solutions, bold integration, and a shared pursuit of self-reliance. Through his leadership, the Bank became more than a financial institution; it became a catalyst for trade, innovation, and opportunity across borders.
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“He led from the front, actively involved in every initiative he championed; from empowering African enterprises to building institutions designed to impact and outlive us. His journey reflects a legacy of vision and action, and his impact, a testament to what’s possible when conviction meets purpose.A rare gem, a son of the soil, and a catalyst for change, Prof. Oramah stands as living evidence of what Africans can achieve when we come together; resilient, united, and bold.
“Thank you, Prof. Oramah, for showing us that leadership is not about position, but about purpose, progress, and people. You leave behind a legacy of impact that will continue to power Africa’s growth story” He stated.
Under Prof Oramah’s stewardship, the OANDO boss noted that Afreximbank assets grew beyond $30 billion. “ Afreximbank launched PAPSS to enable local-currency trade, initiated the African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja, created CANEX and the Intra-African Trade Fair, and established the AFCFTA Adjustment Fund with $1 billion in seed capital.”