By Ade Iyamoye<\/p>\n
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has honored OPay, a leading digital financial services provider, with the 2024 IFIC Award for Financial Inclusion Innovation.
\nThe award, presented during the International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC), highlights OPay’s transformative role in bridging financial gaps and empowering millions of Nigerians through innovative solutions.
\nThe conference, a premier gathering of global thought leaders and industry stakeholders, focused on strategies to accelerate financial inclusion across Africa.
\nOPay\u2019s recognition underscores its pivotal contributions to achieving the CBN’s ambitious target of 95% financial inclusion by the end of 2024.
\nSelected through a rigorous evaluation process, OPay stood out for its regulatory compliance, technological innovation, and measurable customer impact.
\nThe company\u2019s secure and accessible digital platform has played a critical role in breaking barriers that previously hindered financial accessibility for underserved populations.
\nIn a statement, OPay CEO Dauda Gotring expressed pride in the company\u2019s achievement, noting, \u201cThis recognition by the CBN validates our commitment to delivering innovative, compliant, and inclusive financial solutions for all Nigerians.\u201d
\nThe conference also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss pressing issues in the financial inclusion landscape, such as digital literacy and public-private sector collaboration.
\nAs OPay continues to champion financial accessibility, it sets a benchmark for other industry players striving to empower Nigeria\u2019s unbanked population.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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