Access Bank Cameroon Empowers Entrepreneurs, Women and Youth Through a series of Conferences held at PROMOTE 2026

 

Access Bank Cameroon has successfully concluded its participation in the 10th edition of the International Enterprise, SME and Partnership Exhibition (PROMOTE 2026), reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution driving financial inclusion, SME development, and international trade across Cameroon and Africa. As a gateway to Africa and global markets, Access Bank Cameroon remains committed to providing the financial solutions, expertise, and partnerships needed to help individuals and businesses thrive.

 

Over ten days, the Bank welcomed entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, development partners, women-led enterprises, young innovators, and members of the public to its stand at the Finance Pavilion of the Yaoundé conference center. Through a series of high-impact conferences, business engagements, and financial education sessions, Access Bank Cameroon demonstrated its commitment to expanding access to finance and unlocking growth opportunities for businesses of all sizes.

 

Under the theme, “Access Bank Cameroon: Enabling Trade, Growth and Financial Inclusion,” the Bank delivered a comprehensive programme focused on SME formalization, treasury management, women entrepreneurship, value chain development, digital banking solutions, remittances, and youth empowerment.

 

Throughout the exhibition, entrepreneurs and business owners received guidance on improving bankability, formalizing operations, accessing financing, and leveraging digital banking tools to accelerate growth. Women entrepreneurs and youth-led businesses also benefited from dedicated sessions designed to promote inclusive economic participation and long-term business sustainability.

 

The discussions highlighted a key reality shaping Cameroon’s economic future: sustainable growth depends on greater financial inclusion, stronger support for small and medium-sized enterprises, and improved access to regional and international markets.

 

PROMOTE 2026 also provided Access Bank Cameroon with an opportunity to showcase its unique strength as part of the Access Bank Group, one of Africa’s largest banking networks. Participants engaged with the Bank on practical solutions that facilitate cross-border trade, international payments, trade finance, foreign exchange services, and access to opportunities across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

 

Speaking on the Bank’s participation, Ellis Nzo Asu, Managing Director, Access Bank Cameroon, stated:

“This is our first participation in promote, and we have confidence in Cameroon's economy, there are numerous opportunities in the country. Access bank is committed to making a positive impact across Africa, since establishing operations in 2022 we have made significant contributions in the areas including infrastructure, support small and medium sized enterprises and the communities we serve.”

 

The Bank also emphasized the importance of trade as a catalyst for economic transformation. Through its growing trade finance capabilities and extensive international footprint, Access Bank continues to support businesses seeking to expand beyond local markets, connect to regional value chains, and participate more effectively in global commerce.

 

As PROMOTE 2026 concludes, Access Bank Cameroon remains committed to delivering innovative banking solutions that empower individuals, strengthen businesses, promote inclusive growth, and contribute to Cameroon’s economic development.

 

About Access Bank Cameroon Plc

Access Bank Cameroon Plc is a full-service commercial bank focused on wholesale, retail, digital, and proximity banking. Licensed on February 3rd, 2022, and officially launched on May 23rd, 2022, from its flagship office in Akwa, Douala, the Bank is proud to contribute to the economic narrative of Cameroon a strategic hub for business in Central Africa.

 

With a strong focus on SMEs, women-led businesses, and youth innovation, the Bank supports capacity building in creativity, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Its financial inclusion strategy offers customized support for individuals and enterprises of all sizes, including access to finance, mentoring, business development programs, market support, and trade promotion.

 

Access Bank Cameroon currently serves clients across corporate, retail, and SME’s and operates in nine branches across Douala and Yaoundé:

• Akwa 1
• Akwa 2
• Bonamoussadi
• Bonaberi
• Marché Central
• Intendance
• Hippodrome
• Mokolo
• Djemoum,Bafoussam

 

Access Bank Cameroon Plc is a proud subsidiary of Access Bank Group, a leading full-service commercial bank operating across 3 continents, 25 countries, and serving over 60 million customers. The Group has subsidiaries in Sub-Saharan Africa and the United Kingdom, which has branches in Dubai (UAE), France and Hongkong and representative offices in China, Lebanon, India.