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UK Black History Award: Ayodeji Saba Honoured As Business Personality Of The Year

by OLAMIDE OJUOKAIYE
10 months ago
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In a landmark moment for African excellence and leadership in Fintech, a Nigerian banker and financial technology pioneer, Ayodeji Saba, has been awarded Business Personality of the Year by the Nigerian Community Association at the Black History Month Awards in the United Kingdom.

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The event themed “Reclaiming Narratives”, celebrates African heritage, achievement, and contributions to various sectors, underscoring the transformative impact of leaders like Saba.

The award recipient, as Head of Switch by Sterling, helped in reshaping the African Fintech landscape with a customer-centric approach, pioneering financial solutions that target over 17 million users across 146 countries.

Saba’s visionary leadership aided the rapid expansion within three years, which has positioned Switch as a leader in providing innovative and accessible financial services to the African diaspora and beyond.

Just as his leadership in African Fintech innovation addresses a critical need for accessible, reliable financial solutions for Africans globally.

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Under his guidance, Switch has integrated advanced technology to facilitate secure, cost-effective cross-border transactions, empowering millions within the African diaspora.

Similarly, his impact extends beyond technology, as he is known for advocating regulatory collaboration to enhance fintech’s reach, an effort that supports financial stability and inclusivity across Africa.

Hence, this achievement echoes the Black History Month Awards’ mission, reinforcing narratives that emphasize Africa’s contributions to global financial systems.

Saba’s leadership in African Fintech innovation addresses a critical need for accessible, reliable financial solutions for Africans globally.

Meanwhile, his extensive experience in finance includes notable roles at the London Stock Exchange Group and Unity Bank PLC, where he drove digital transformation projects that elevated user experience and operational efficiency.

In 2022, Saba received the CIBN Next Generation Banker Award, presented by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, recognizing his commitment to innovation and financial inclusion. Through his strategic leadership, Saba exemplifies the role of fintech in driving sustainable economic growth across Africa.

However, his accomplishments reflect a broader vision for financial inclusion that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering accessible financial resources for Africa’s growing economies.

Consequently, his work at Switch has not only reduced remittance costs for diasporic communities but has also catalyzed economic participation in remote areas, reducing barriers for the unbanked, as well as several other digital transformation projects in various sectors that he has participated in.

The award was founded to support and celebrate African and Nigerian heritage, as the Nigerian Community Association in Rochdale provides a platform to showcase African excellence and promote unity through outreach, education, and community development.

While championing diversity and empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and disadvantaged communities, fostering a connected and resilient Nigerian diaspora in the UK.

It is worth noting that, Ayodeji Saba’s recognition as Business Personality of the Year is a testament to his dedication, vision, and influence on the fintech landscape. Also, his work at Switch continues to set standards for financial inclusion, enabling Nigerian professionals to inspire and innovate on the global stage.

Saba’s contributions remind us that African leadership in fintech is pivotal to the evolving narrative of global finance, demonstrating the transformative power of technology when guided by purpose and inclusivity.

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