Algiers, Algeria – 4th September, 2025 – Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Limited (SLCB) is participating in the prestigious 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair and Exhibition event, taking place in Algiers from 4th to 10th September, 2025.
This landmark event is set to gather over 40,000 participants from 150 countries, showcasing a diverse array of goods, products, and services, and aims to enhance trade and investment across the African continent.
The significance of SLCB’s involvement in the IATF can not be overstated. As one of Sierra Leone’s leading financial institutions, the bank’s participation represents a vital opportunity to connect with regional and international stakeholders, fostering partnerships that could drive economic growth and development in Sierra Leone. By engaging with other banks, investors, and businesses, SLCB intends to showcase its financial products and services, especially it’s partnership with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) highlighting its commitment to supporting local businesses and promoting trade within the region.
The Intra-African Trade Fair is an essential platform for promoting Intra-African trade and investment. It aims to facilitate trade agreements and create networks that enhance economic collaboration among African nations. The fair serves as a marketplace for African entrepreneurs and businesses to exhibit their products, enabling them to access new markets and resources. This year’s event emphasizes the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to boost intra-African trade by reducing tariffs and increasing market access across the continent.
With Africa’s economic landscape continually evolving, the IATF plays a crucial role in addressing trade barriers and fostering innovation. By bringing together a vast array of participants, including government officials, business leaders, and investors, the fair encourages dialogue and cooperation, contributing to the continent’s economic integration.
Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Limited’s participation underscores the bank’s strategic priorities to enhance financial inclusion and empower local businesses. By leveraging the opportunities presented at the IATF, SLCB aims to promote its initiatives in facilitating trade finance and investment support, which are vital for the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sierra Leone.
As the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair unfolds, SLCB looks forward to engaging with potential partners and stakeholders, contributing to a shared vision of a prosperous and interconnected Africa economic growth.
The bank’s involvement not only reinforces its commitment to Sierra Leone’s economic development but also positions it as a key player in the broader African economic landscape.
