FBNQuest Set to Host Webinar on Strategic Infrastructure Projects in Nigeria

Monday, November 08, 2021 /07:35 AM / By FBNQuest/Header Image Credit: FBNQuest

FBNQuest,the investment banking and asset management subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, ishosting a session themed 'Mobilizing Onshore and Offshore Capital for StrategicInfrastructure Projects in Nigeria' scheduled to hold by 12:00pm, on Friday, 12November 2021.

Thewebinar will be hosted as part of FBNQ MB's Leading Conversations with FBNQuestSeries. The virtual session will provide insights on the current trends ininfrastructure project financing in Nigeria and is open to the general public,however, participants are required to register online in advance of thewebinar.

Thiswebinar will feature an interactive panel discussion from experts that willexamine key issues in relation to financing strategic infrastructure projectsin Nigeria from the perspectives of the lender, project developer and investor;potential funding sources, partnerships and risk mitigation strategies. Thewebinar will also discuss key learnings across the EMEA region and how thesecan be applied in Nigeria.

Thepanel discussion will feature industry experts such as; Tonna Ejiofor, HeadDebt Solutions, FBNQuest Merchant Bank; Modupe Famakinwa, Head CorporateFunding, Africa Finance Corporation; Martin Orji, Director, African DevelopmentBank; Sujithav Sarangi, Executive Director, Structured Export Finance, StandardChartered Bank; Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director, Sahara Power Group withIfeoma Finnih, Head, Oil, Gas and Infrastructure, FBNQuest Merchant Bank actingas the panel moderator.

Speakingon the session, Patrick Mgbenwelu, Group Executive and Head Investment Banking& Operations, FBNQuest Merchant Bank stated that, "Privatesector participation in infrastructure remains instrumental to reduce pressureon public finances and to increase the portfolio of viable projects. With anInfrastructure deficit estimated at approximately $1.5trn over the next 10years, it is evident that a broad range of funding sources, financing optionsand structuring approaches would be required to bridge the Infrastructuregap. From an economic growthperspective, the advancement of infrastructure stock is a critical initiativein countries for development and facilitating private sector investments andcompetitiveness. "

Participantsat the webinar session will be enlightened on the various ways in whichInfrastructure investments can support in driving rapid economic growth inNigeria. He added.

FBNQuest launched its LeadingConversations with FBNQuest webinar series in 2020. The series focuses on market, industry,lifestyle, consumer insights and analyses that are crucial for individual andcorporate success. The sessions will feature seasoned professionals fromFBNQuest, as well as other industry experts in corporate and private investmentmanagement, wealth preservation, financial advisory and other areas ofinterest. The followingregistration link (https://bit.ly/MobilizingCapitalWebinar) can be used to register for thesession. Please visit www.fbnquest.com or follow @fbnquest on social media to know moreabout the webinar series.