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Afriland First Bank

Leading indigenous bank

Cameroon , Yaoundé Founded 1987 1001-5000 Website

Operating Since1987 (39y)

About Afriland First Bank

Afriland First Bank is one of Cameroon's largest indigenous commercial banks, founded in 1987 by Paul Fokam. Afriland has expanded across Central and West Africa with subsidiaries in multiple countries, representing one of the most successful indigenous Cameroonian financial stories.

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Paul Fokam

Contact

afrilandfirstbank.com

Quick Facts

CountryCameroon

Founded1987

TypeCorporate

ModelB2B2C

Team Size1001-5000

Operating In

CameroonCentral African RepublicDRCGuineaLiberiaSao Tome and PrincipeZambia

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