Pan-African media group AFRICA24 has announced plans for full coverage of the investiture and swearing-in ceremony of Dr. George Elombi, the newly elected 4th President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2025.

The two-day event will mark a historic leadership transition at Afreximbank, celebrating the achievements of outgoing President Professor Benedict Oramah while ushering in a new era under Dr. Elombi. The ceremony will also spotlight Afreximbank’s strategic vision to drive intra-African trade, economic integration, and sustainable growth across the continent.

Two-Day Event Overview

• Friday, October 24: A series of thematic conferences under the theme “A Decade to Build the Pillars of Future Prosperity” will highlight Professor Oramah’s legacy and accomplishments.
• Saturday, October 25: The official investiture and swearing-in ceremony will see Dr. Elombi present his vision for Afreximbank before an audience of heads of state, ministers, business leaders, institutional partners, and shareholders. The day will conclude with a press conference.

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The investiture aims to reinforce Afreximbank’s core priorities — mobilising funding for intra-African trade, supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and advancing inclusive growth through innovation, sustainable industries, and youth and women’s entrepreneurship.

AFRICA24’s Exclusive Coverage

AFRICA24 will deliver comprehensive 360° coverage of the event across its TV and digital platforms, reaching over 120 million households worldwide. The programming includes:

• Live broadcasts of all conferences, ceremonies, and press sessions.
• Exclusive interviews with Dr. George Elombi, Prof. Benedict Oramah, heads of state, and key economic stakeholders.
• Behind-the-scenes reports, in-depth analyses, and expert insights into Afreximbank’s evolving leadership and Africa’s economic transformation.

Viewers can follow the “Special Afreximbank Days” coverage on AFRICA24 (Channel 249) and AFRICA24 English (Channel 254) on Canal+ Afrique, via myafrica24 — Africa’s first HD streaming platform — and on Africa24TV.com.

With the theme “Together, Let’s Transform Africa,” AFRICA24 reaffirms its commitment to showcasing stories that shape the continent’s future.