Speeches

2025

Introductory Remarks by Dr. Yemi Kale | ADI Sensitization Workshop – Focus Africa Trade and Investment Forum   

16 April, 2025

Keynote address: Nigeria’s economic hardship and pathways to recovery by Dr.Yemi Kale presented during Vanguard Economic Discourse       

April 9, 2025 

Opening Plenary: Navigating Global Trade Uncertainty and Commonwealth Resilience by Dr. Yemi Kale during Commonwealth Business Summit                          

18 June 2025 | Windhoek, Namibia.

Bridging the Finance Gap: Address by Dr. Yemi Kale, Managing Director and Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank, at the Commonwealth Business Summit 2025 – High-Level Segment

19 June 2025 | Windhoek, Namibia

Vote of Thanks and Closing Statement at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings by Dr. Yemi Kale

27 June 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria

Opening Remarks By Dr. Yemi Kale in African Research & Innovation Hub (ARIH)

Intra African Trade Fare (IATF) 2025 | Algiers, Algeria

Keynote Address “An Economist’s View on Global SME Finance Trends and Challenges“, by Dr. Yemi Kale Group Chief Economist & Managing Director, Afreximbank.

The SME Finance Forum September 15–17, 2025 | Sandton, Johannesburg

Keynote Address “Reform and Resilience: Strengthening Nigeria’s Economic Foundations” by Dr. Yemi Kale Group Chief Economist & Managing Director, Afreximbank.

The Platform Nigeria October 1, 2025 | The Covenant Place, Iganmu, Lagos

Keynote Address “Strengthening Accountability for Inclusive Economic Growth” By Dr. Yemi Kale — Group Chief Economist, Managing Director, Research, Afreximbank

The Nigeria Accountability Summit , October 30, 2025 | Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja

Keynote Address “Gold: The Bridge Between Trust, Value and Financial Sovereignty for Africa”, by Dr. Yemi Kale Group Chief Economist & Managing Director, Research and Trade Intelligence, Afreximbank.

Gold West Africa’s Gold Road Show | 7 November 2025 | Legends Hotel, Lagos