{"id":12624,"date":"2025-06-03T10:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T10:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adfi-ci.org\/?p=12624"},"modified":"2025-09-09T14:20:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T14:20:28","slug":"aadfi-members-recognized-for-excellence-at-2025-african-banker-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adfi-ci.org\/fr\/aadfi-members-recognized-for-excellence-at-2025-african-banker-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"AADFI Members Recognized for Excellence at 2025 African Banker Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Abidjan, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, June 2, 2025 \u2013<\/strong> The Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) proudly celebrated an exceptional achievement as its distinguished members were honored at the 2025 African Banker Awards, held on May 28, 2025, on the sidelines of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings. This year\u2019s awards not only spotlight the excellence of individual institutions but also reaffirm AADFI\u2019s pivotal role in shaping Africa\u2019s development finance landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading the accolades, Dr.\u00a0Patricia Ojangole<\/strong>, Managing Director of Uganda Development Bank\u00a0(UDB), was named African Banker of the Year<\/strong>. Her recognition comes just days after her election as Chairperson of AADFI during the 51st<\/sup>\u00a0Ordinary General Assembly held on May\u00a026,\u00a02025. Dr. Ojangole\u2019s visionary leadership at UDB and her commitment to strengthening development finance across the continent exemplify the values and mission of AADFI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three other AADFI member institutions also received top honors at the African Banker Awards: the Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group)<\/strong> was awarded the Bank of the Year<\/strong>, recognizing its high performance across various metrics and its exceptional impact in transforming the banking landscape; the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI)<\/strong> earned the title of DFI of the Year<\/strong>, highlighting its critical role in de-risking investments, supporting clients and projects that delivered high impact; and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)<\/strong> was recognized for the Deal of the Year \u2013 Debt<\/strong>, for structuring a landmark transaction that significantly advanced Africa\u2019s access to capital markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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African Banker of the Year<\/strong>
Dr. Patricia Ojangole, MD, UDB Uganda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Bank
Banque de l\u2019ann\u00e9e :<\/strong>
TDB Group Tanzania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"DFI
IFD de l\u2019ann\u00e9e :<\/strong>
ATIDI Kenya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Deal of the Year \u2013 Debt:<\/strong>
Afreximbank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These achievements underscore the growing influence of AADFI as a continental platform for collaboration, capacity building, and policy advocacy among development finance institutions in Africa. Under Dr. Ojangole\u2019s leadership, AADFI is expected to continue empowering its members through strategic partnerships, knowledge sharing, institutional strengthening, and sustainability, driving inclusive and impactful development across Africa. The 2025 African Banker Awards have not only celebrated excellence but have also highlighted the indispensable role of AADFI member DFIs in building a prosperous and resilient Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n