{"id":112113,"date":"2025-11-29T17:42:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T17:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/afdb-and-stanbic-ibtc-bank-form-125-million-partnership"},"modified":"2025-11-29T19:05:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T19:05:41","slug":"afdb-and-stanbic-ibtc-bank-form-125-million-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/afdb-and-stanbic-ibtc-bank-form-125-million-partnership","title":{"rendered":"Afdb and Stanbic IBTC Bank Form $125 Million Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of the Standard Bank Group, have formalized a landmark $125 million agreement aimed at strengthening financial resilience and expanding access to capital for transformative projects.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The partnership, which follows the approval of a loan facility, underscored a shared commitment to mobilizing resources, fostering private sector growth, and creating opportunities that drive inclusive development on the continent.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the signing ceremony on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2025 in Rabat, officials from both institutions highlighted the determination and resilience that brought the agreement to fruition despite complex negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis collaboration is not just about numbers; it is about impact,\u201d Dr. Abdul Kamara, Director General of AfDB Nigeria, said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe capital injection will enable Stanbic IBTC to expand its lending capacity, support larger and more impactful projects, and maintain regulatory compliance and financial resilience,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Wole Adeniyi, Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic IBTC Bank, expressed gratitude to AfDB for its confidence in the bank and Nigeria\u2019s economic future.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the partnership would strengthen the bank\u2019s ability to finance trade, infrastructure, and small and medium-sized enterprises, while promoting sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy reinforcing our capital base, we are ensuring resilience and expanding access to finance for businesses that create jobs and opportunities across the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that Stanbic Bank IBTC had recently been recognized as a leader in sustainability rankings, reflecting its commitment to responsible development.<\/p>\n<p>Both parties pledged to deepen collaboration and deliver transformative results for Africa, describing the agreement as the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ghana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. 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