The Group Managing Director of Access Corps Herbert Wigwe, has disclosed that the bank created the French Business Desk to promote strong economic ties between Nigeria and France, apart from creating networking opportunities for businesses people from both countries.
Wigwe made this known on the backdrop of the opening in Paris, earlier this month, of the first subsidiary of Access Bank Plc in the European Union, and the subsequent launch of the Access Bank French Business Desk which the bank said will strengthen business relationships between Nigeria and France.
According to the Access group chief executive, Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy endowed with vast human and natural resources and France which possesses technological expertise, innovation and a rich cultural heritage need to strengthen economic ties.
He said, “The Access Bank French Desk will play a pivotal role in facilitating trade and investment between our nations. It will serve as a knowledge hub, providing valuable insights, intelligence, and networking opportunities for businesses from both countries.”
“We aim to create an enabling environment for French companies to thrive in Nigeria while also assisting Nigerian businesses in navigating the intricacies of the French market. Collaboration with multilateral organisations such as PROPACO and AFD will further enhance the impact of the Access Bank French Desk.”
Speaking, the French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, welcomed the signing of an agreement with Business France Nigeria to partner on the French Desk, she also congratulated Wigwe as Chairman of the France Nigeria Business Council.
She declared that, “This initiative illustrates the huge dynamism and potential of the economic ties between Nigeria and France, which have been continuously strengthened since President Macron’s visit to Nigeria in 2018. This Desk will enable us to further strengthen an already substantial economic partnership and benefit companies from both countries, including SMEs.”
The Access Bank French Desk in partnership with Business France, was created as a platform to connect French and Nigerian companies, providing them with financial solutions to conduct trade and investment activities between both countries.
According to the bank, through business advisory services, engagement with relevant institutions, economic roundtables, trade facilitation, and comprehensive banking solutions, the French Desk will remain the trusted partner that will empower and facilitate businesses opportunities for Nigerian and French businesses on their journey to success.
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