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Access Bank Signs $75m Loan Agreement with JICA on Climate Change

by Techeconomy
February 7, 2024
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Access Bank signs loan deal with JICA
L-r: Ireti Ogbu, managing director, Citibank Nigeria; Roosevelt Ogbonna, managing director/Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, and Jin Wakabayashi, senior deputy director general, Private Sector Partnership and Finance Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), during the signing of a $75million credit facility between Access Bank and JICA in Lagos, recently

L-r: Ireti Ogbu, managing director, Citibank Nigeria; Roosevelt Ogbonna, managing director/Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, and Jin Wakabayashi, senior deputy director general, Private Sector Partnership and Finance Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), during the signing of a $75million credit facility between Access Bank and JICA in Lagos, recently

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Access Bank PLC has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability with the signing of a historic loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Valued at $75 million, the agreement is JICA’s first private sector investment finance in the banking sector in the Sub-Saharan African region.

Citi acted as the sole coordinator and agent.

The ceremony – which held on Monday, February 5, 2024 – underscores a commitment of Access Bank, JICA and Citi to support climate change measures in Nigeria.

The use of proceeds of the loan are expected to be used to finance a wide range of sub-projects such as renewable-energy projects, energy-saving projects and agriculture-related projects that contribute to climate change measures.

Roosevelt Ogbonna, the managing director/CEO of Access Bank PLC, while commenting on the significance of this partnership, said, “At Access Bank, we recognise the urgent need for sustainable solutions to combat climate change. This landmark agreement with JICA reaffirms our commitment to leveraging financial resources for impactful initiatives that promote environmental resilience and contribute to Nigeria’s climate action agenda.

“By investing in renewable-energy, energy-saving, and agriculture-related projects, we aim to create a positive ripple effect, not only mitigating the effects of climate change but also fostering economic growth and improving livelihoods within our communities. Indeed, this partnership represents a shared commitment to a greener, more sustainable future for Nigeria and beyond.”

Jin Wakabayashi, the deputy director general, Private Sector Partnership and Finance Department at JICA also commented on the importance of implementing this project.

He said, “As this project is positioned as the first bank loan facility by JICA’s private sector investment finance in the country, this significantly marks a new milestone in the long history of JICA’s cooperation with Nigeria and has a very special meaning indeed.

“In addition, we are delighted to have an opportunity of working with such a reputable and quality partner, Access Bank, which has a sophisticated business platform and established track record of climate finance.

“Under the partnership with Access Bank, JICA’s Facility is expected to be used for projects which contribute to climate change measures in Nigeria, and we expect that this collaboration will be further deepened for the years to come”.

Richard Hodder, global head of Export Agency Finance (EAF) at Citi who commented on the impact of this international partnership, said, “At Citi, we are committed to bringing solutions to our clients which facilitate investment linked to the energy transition, to energy security and the key drivers of economic growth. Citi is proud to partner as the sole coordinator and agent in facilitating JICA’s first transaction in Sub-Saharan Africa under the Private Sector Investment and Finance scheme.

“Following on from the Citi-arranged DFC (U.S. International Development Finance Corporation) facility to Access Bank in 2022, this partnership is a meaningful roadmap towards TICAD 9 (Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development) to be held in Tokyo in 2025.”

Nigeria, a signatory to the Paris Agreement, has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, requiring substantial investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.

Furthermore, the implementation of the deal aligns with Nigeria’s efforts to mobilize private sector funds for climate action, in line with Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero hunger), 7 (Affordable and clean energy), 13 (Climate action), and 17 (Partnerships for the goals).

Moreover, it resonates with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s vision for a more climate-resilient and sustainable society, as announced at the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, a side event of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima in May 2023.

Through strategic collaborations and innovative financing mechanisms, Access Bank and JICA together with Citi are pioneering efforts to address climate change challenges, setting a precedent for sustainable development in the region.

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