Benedict Oramah

Chairman at

International Factors Group (South Africa)

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Benedict Okey Oramah currently works at International Factors Group (South Africa), as Chairman and International Cocoa Organization, as Member-Consultative Board.
Dr. Oramah also formerly worked at African Export-Import Bank, as Chairman & President from 2015 to 2025 and Nigerian Export - Import Bank, as Assistant Research Manager from 1992 to 1994.
Dr. Oramah received his undergraduate degree in 1983 from the University of Ibadan, graduate degree in 1987 from Obafemi Awolowo University, and doctorate degree in 1991 from Obafemi Awolowo University.

Benedict Oramah active positions

Companies	Position	Start
International Factors Group (South Africa)	Chairman	-
International Cocoa Organization International Cocoa Organization Investment ManagersFinance The International Cocoa Organization comprises 51 member countries, including 22 cocoa exporters and 29 importers, and operates through international cocoa agreements. The private company is based in London, UK. The organization fosters cooperation among member countries and stakeholders to improve cocoa production, quality, market access, and sustainability. It provides market data and analysis, such as daily cocoa prices, statistical bulletins, and market reviews, to support transparency and informed decision-making in the cocoa sector. ICCO promotes research and innovation by organizing events like the World Cocoa Conference and the International Symposium on Cocoa Research, addressing issues such as climate change adaptation, food safety, sustainable farming practices, and market development. The organization supports the development and promotion of fine flavour cocoa, which makes up about 12% of exports. ICCO assists member countries with project development and financing to enhance productivity, environmental sustainability, farmer incomes, and local processing capacities, covering areas like pest management, price risk management, organic production, disease control, and quality improvement. It also disseminates information on cocoa’s health benefits. and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Benedict Oramah

Companies	Position	End
AFRICAN EXPORT-IMPORT BANK	Chairman	25/09/2025
Nigerian Export - Import Bank Nigerian Export - Import Bank Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a export credit agency	Corporate Officer/Principal	02/01/1994

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African Export-Import Bank African Export-Import Bank Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a multilateral financial institution	Finance
University of Ibadan University of Ibadan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Nigerian Export - Import Bank Nigerian Export - Import Bank Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a export credit agency	Finance
International Cocoa Organization International Cocoa Organization Investment ManagersFinance The International Cocoa Organization comprises 51 member countries, including 22 cocoa exporters and 29 importers, and operates through international cocoa agreements. The private company is based in London, UK. The organization fosters cooperation among member countries and stakeholders to improve cocoa production, quality, market access, and sustainability. It provides market data and analysis, such as daily cocoa prices, statistical bulletins, and market reviews, to support transparency and informed decision-making in the cocoa sector. ICCO promotes research and innovation by organizing events like the World Cocoa Conference and the International Symposium on Cocoa Research, addressing issues such as climate change adaptation, food safety, sustainable farming practices, and market development. The organization supports the development and promotion of fine flavour cocoa, which makes up about 12% of exports. ICCO assists member countries with project development and financing to enhance productivity, environmental sustainability, farmer incomes, and local processing capacities, covering areas like pest management, price risk management, organic production, disease control, and quality improvement. It also disseminates information on cocoa’s health benefits. and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom.	Finance
Obafemi Awolowo University Obafemi Awolowo University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
International Factors Group (South Africa)