Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a member of Standard Bank Group, is hosting the 2022 Stanbic IBTC Africa-China Trade Expo to promote trans-regional trade and development between Nigeria and the Asian giant.

The two-day hybrid conference and exhibition, with the theme, “Synergy For Growth”, holds physically and virtually on August 10 and 11 in Lagos.

The event is featuring a panel discussion, master classes on trade, a presentation on Stanbic IBTC Africa-China trade solutions and a virtual exhibition.

The conference is geared at providing insights and opportunities for participants, as it would serve as an avenue to showcase Nigerian and Chinese exhibitors to build relationships within the trade community.

The physical event will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions by thought leaders in relevant industries, providing an opportunity for exporters and importers to engage and create a marketplace experience.

The panel discussion, with the theme ‘Promoting Export Activities Through Synergy’, will have Deputy Director and Regional Coordinator, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, South West Regional Office, Lagos, Samuel Oyeyipo; Head, Africa China Trade in Business and Commercial Clients, Standard Bank Group, Luthando Vuda; Business Manager, Pan Africa China Banking, Business and Commercial Clients, Standard Bank Group, Jane He; Analyst, Senior, Frontier Africa Equity Research Stanbic IBTC, Fola Abimbola and Chief Executive, Zeenab Foods Limited, operators of the Nigeria Export Trade House China/Far East Region, Victor Ayemere, as panelists.

Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Dr. Demola Sogunle, noted that the conference would be tailored at showcasing Nigeria and China trade opportunities, while emphasising the role of Stanbic IBTC in facilitating inter-regional trade.

“China is Africa’s biggest trading partner by far and can foster strong trade routes and economies of scale, offering an incredible opportunity to do more than just import goods. With the emphasis on building strong synergy and relationship between China and Nigeria, the Stanbic IBTC Africa-China Trade Expo is to provide insights into Nigeria and China trade relations and the role of Stanbic IBTC as a facilitator of inter-regional trade, as well as provide advisory services, allowing trade partners access and unlock the opportunities in Nigeria-China trade,” he said.

The chief executive went on: “The topics for discourse at the two-day hybrid conference and exhibition would centre on building synergy between Nigeria and China’s economies, building synergy between government agencies and driving export activities through policies and initiatives. Other topics would include building export activities in partnership with Stanbic IBTC and promoting competitive advantage for enhancing export.

“The exhibition would also showcase vendors who export from Nigeria to China and vice versa, spanning across agriculture, manufacturing, equipment, processing and packaging firms.”