Citi Executive Will Discuss African Growth at ABC 2026
Investors and operators will gain insights into key African market indicators and capital trends on Friday.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in International Trade
Hackim Abdul, Director of Citi's Public Sector Group for Africa, will speak at the Africa Breakfast Convos 2026 on September 25, 2026. The panel will address investment strategies and economic expansion opportunities across the continent.
Why it matters
The discussion will highlight regional economic performance markers and the capital requirements necessary to sustain long-term growth. Operators looking to expand in Africa will monitor these insights to identify potential partnership frameworks and market opportunities.
Ghana reported a GH¢46.1 billion trade surplus in Q1 2026, while Kenya achieved 5.3% GDP growth during the same period. These figures serve as benchmarks for the ongoing economic expansion discussions at the upcoming conference.
The players
Hackim Abdul
The Director of Citi's Public Sector Group for Africa who has focused on regional financial strategy since 2019.
Citi
A global financial institution providing banking and investment services to governments and corporations.
Stephanie Busari
A moderator tasked with leading the panel discussion on investment at the Africa Breakfast Convos.
Yasamin Alttahir
A financial professional joining the panel to address investment needs for African economic growth.
Bimbola Ashiru
A panelist who will contribute to the discussion on partnerships and expansion opportunities.
The details
The panel, moderated by Stephanie Busari, will feature Hackim Abdul alongside Yasamin Alttahir and Bimbola Ashiru. Discussion will focus on how firms can navigate the current financial landscape to support economic growth. Operators will track these expert perspectives on how public-private partnerships influence liquidity and market entry costs in the region.
Timeline
Hackim Abdul joined Citi in 2013.
Hackim Abdul transitioned to the Public Sector Group in 2019.
Ghana and Kenya reported Q1 2026 growth and surplus figures respectively.
Hackim Abdul is scheduled to speak on September 25, 2026.
Market Landscape
The panel follows the established networking framework of the Africa Breakfast Convos to address regional economic performance. This session updates the policy dialogue by incorporating recent Q1 2026 growth data from Ghana and Kenya.
Operators should monitor the discussion for signals on regional capital availability and shifting investment priorities. These insights will help teams assess the viability of new partnerships in emerging African markets.
The takeaway
The panel underscores the importance of aligning business strategy with high-level economic growth indicators like trade surpluses and GDP shifts. Operators should calendar the event updates to identify which industry sectors are receiving the most focus from major institutional lenders.
What happens next
The Africa Breakfast Convos 2026 will take place in New York on September 25, 2026.
Further reading
For broader trends in cross-border finance and regional development, visit the International Trade section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Neusroom.
