OPay Lauds LEADERSHIP Award Nomination, Outlines Growth Plans

OPay, a leading fintech institution in Nigeria, has collected its nomination for LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s prestigious FinTech Company of the Year 2024 award.

The recognition highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR), and its transformative contributions to Nigeria’s economy.

The award ceremony is scheduled for April 8, 2025, in Abuja.

Speaking on the recognition, the head of partnerships at OPay, I.K Odiase, emphasized the importance of collaboration.

“It’s not just about being a customer or a service provider; it’s about fostering partnerships that drive shared success,” Odiase stated.

On his part, OPay’s head of marketing, Adekunle Adeyemi, expressed gratitude for the nomination while also unveiling the company’s ambitious plans for 2025.

According to him, while OPay is widely recognised for its consumer offerings, such as the OPay app, it also provides robust solutions for merchants and businesses across Nigeria.

OPay’s CSR initiatives have been a key part of its strategy, with the company funding scholarships for students at universities, including University of Ibafan (UI), and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

“This isn’t just about doing business—it’s about improving lives and giving back to the society that supports us,” Adeyemi said, as he shared stories of students whose lives had been transformed by the scholarships.

He further emphasized OPay’s transparent approach to CSR.

“We credit the funds directly to students’ wallets, ensuring accountability and eliminating any possibility of mismanagement. We also welcome journalists to independently verify our initiatives and hear directly from beneficiaries,” he stated.

Adeyemi also highlighted OPay’s dedication to security and customer trust as a foundation for growth. With features like Night Guard and real-time transaction monitoring, the company aims to reassure customers about the safety of their funds. “Finance is a business of trust, and we are committed to maintaining a secure platform with 100 per cent uptime,” he remarked.

He disclosed OPay’s mission for the year ahead: “Our vision is clear. We aim to build trust, transform lives, and strengthen our position as a trusted partner for both consumers and businesses in Nigeria.”

OPay’s chief operating officer, Dotun Adekunle, underlined the company’s broader economic impact.

“With millions of users, thousands of employees, and hundreds of thousands of agents and merchants, OPay is a catalyst for growth in Nigeria. Our services empower businesses, provide loans, and create job opportunities that directly impact families and communities,” he said.

Adekunle also stressed the importance of showcasing OPay’s success stories to counter misinformation and build confidence in the fintech space.

“We process millions of transactions daily with a near-perfect success rate. Highlighting these achievements helps encourage foreign investment and showcases the reliability of Nigerian fintech companies,” he said.