FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited Named MSME Trade Finance & Non-OilExport Merchant Bank of the Year

L-R: Head, Diversified Industries, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, Olasunkanmi Osho;  Acting Treasurer, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, Yetunde Adebowale and Head, Operations and Correspondent Banking, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, Oluleye Esomojumi at the MSME Finance CEO Forum & Awards 2025 held recently at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria – October 2025 – FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, a leading
provider of investment and wealth management solutions in Nigeria, is proud to
announce its recognition as the MSME Trade Finance & Non-Oil Export Merchant
Bank of the Year at the MSME Finance CEO Forum & Awards 2025, held on
Saturday, 1st November at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
This award underscores FBNQuest’s strategic commitment to advancing Nigeria’s
economic diversification agenda by empowering Medium, Small, and Micro
Enterprises (MSMEs) and driving growth in the non-oil export sector. Through
tailored financial solutions and deep market expertise, the bank continues to play a
pivotal role in unlocking value across key segments of the economy.
Afolabi Olorode, Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, expressed
his appreciation for the honour, stating:
“We are honoured to be recognized as the MSME Trade Finance and Non-Oil Export
Merchant Bank of the Year. This award is a testament to our team’s dedication to
delivering innovative trade finance solutions and strategic advisory that enable
MSMEs to thrive and compete globally. It also reflects our unwavering support for
Nigeria’s non-oil export sector, which is critical to building a resilient and inclusive
economy.”He added:
“At FBNQuest, we believe that MSMEs are the backbone of economic
transformation. Our focus remains on providing bespoke financial products, and
strategic partnerships that accelerate growth, create jobs, and foster innovation. This
recognition strengthens our resolve to continue championing sustainable finance and
inclusive development.”
As the bank looks ahead, it remains committed to deepening its engagement with
MSMEs, expanding access to trade finance, and supporting Nigeria’s transition to a
more diversified and export-driven economy.
FBNQuest Merchant Bank extends its gratitude to all stakeholders for their continued
trust and collaboration and reaffirms its dedication to delivering impactful financial
solutions that shape the future of commerce in Nigeria and beyond.