The announcement was made on Friday at the 32nd Annual Meeting of Afreximbank, where Tinubu praised Oramah’s leadership and impact on the continent’s economic development.
“Oramah has shown visionary leadership in advancing the growth of Africa and the Caribbean region. In recognition of his contribution, he will be honoured with GCON,” President Tinubu said.
He added that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms had positioned the country to take the lead in driving Africa’s industrial transformation.
Tinubu highlighted the bank’s achievements under Oramah’s leadership over the past decade, including support for Africa’s pandemic response, industrialisation and creative economy.
“Over the past 32 years, Afreximbank has mobilised over $250 billion for trade and development across Africa. Nigeria alone has benefitted from over $52 billion in sectors such as energy, agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, health care and the creative industry,” he said.
In his remarks, Prof Oramah reflected on Afreximbank’s performance under his leadership, saying: “Between 2020 and May 2025, with strong shareholder support, Afreximbank invested $120 billion in Africa and the Caribbean, and a total of $155 billion over the past decade.”
Oramah’s tenure comes to an end after a transformative period for Afreximbank, during which the institution deepened its influence and footprint across the continent.
