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George Elombi

Cameroonian lawyer who has been President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) since October 2025, after almost three decades at the bank.

Verified primaryLatest source dated 2026-05-13Last reviewed 2026-10-26

What did George Elombi actually say?

2026-05-13, Press briefing with Central Bank of Egypt

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“Egypt and Afreximbank share a common vision to accelerate Africa's economic development.”[1]

Context. Preparations for the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Egypt Follow the source link for the full statement.

2025-10, Investiture ceremony, Cairo

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“Unless we produce, we cannot trade.”[2]

Context. On taking office as President Follow the source link for the full statement.

2025-06-28, Afreximbank Annual Meetings, Abuja (acceptance speech)

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“I see Afreximbank as a force for industrialising Africa”[3]

Context. On his election as President Follow the source link for the full statement.

Sources

  1. Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt and President of Afreximbank hold a press briefingZawya (press release), 2026-05-13, primary source
  2. Dr. George Elombi Takes Over as Afreximbank's Fourth President, Pledges Deeper Impact (Afreximbank press release)Afreximbank via AllAfrica, 2025-10-27, primary source
  3. Press release: Afreximbank appoints new President, Dr George ElombiAfreximbank (via Stock Exchange of Mauritius), 2025-06-28, primary source

Change history

  • 2026-10-26 Record published.

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