OPay Wins Fintech Firm of the Yr for Second Time at Management Awards
OPay, one in every of Nigeria’s main fintech corporations, has been named Fintech Firm of the Yr 2025 on the Management Annual Convention and Awards, held on 12 February 2026 on the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Worldwide Convention Centre, Abuja. This marks the second consecutive time OPay has obtained the honour, having been the one fintech awarded as Fintech Firm of the Yr 2024.
The award recognises OPay’s continued management in Nigeria’s fintech sector, its robust deal with innovation, safety, and accessibility, and its position in increasing {financial} inclusion for thousands and thousands of Nigerians and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Amid a number of nominees with robust credentials, OPay was chosen for its constant supply of digital-first {financial} options which might be protected, dependable, and straightforward to make use of.
The occasion was attended by an array of distinguished personalities, together with Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Woman of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Dr. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-Common of the United Nations and Chair of the Sustainable Growth Group, who delivered an insightful keynote deal with on the occasion’s theme, “Political Stability and Sustainable Growth in Africa in an more and more Unstable International System: A Roadmap for Nigeria”; Most Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese; Dame Endurance Jonathan, former First Woman of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the Home of Representatives; Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; Boss Mustapha, CFR, former Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation; in addition to eminent conventional rulers from throughout the nation.
Receiving the award, Dr. Maxwell Loko, VP Public and Authorities Affairs at OPay, stated:
“This award is a powerful endorsement of our dedication to constructing safe and accessible {financial} providers for Nigerians,” Dr. Maxwell stated. “At OPay, we deal with fixing actual issues, serving to folks ship cash safely, save with confidence, and run their companies higher. Being recognised for the second time motivates us to maintain elevating the bar for innovation, safety, and buyer belief.”
Over time, OPay has launched a spread of security options and digital options designed to guard customers whereas making {financial} providers quicker and extra handy. Its platform helps thousands and thousands of people and MSMEs throughout the nation, serving to them take part extra absolutely in Nigeria’s rising digital economic system.
Additionally commenting on the award, Elizabeth Wang, Chief Industrial Officer at OPay, stated:
“Successful fintech firm of the 12 months once more reveals the belief our clients place in OPay. We design our merchandise round our clients’ wants, with a powerful deal with safety, ease of use, and worth. Our aim is to empower folks and companies with instruments that assist progress, stability, and long-term {financial} confidence.”
The Management Annual Convention and Awards brings collectively policymakers, enterprise leaders, and trade consultants to recognise organisations and people making significant contributions to nationwide growth. OPay’s back-to-back recognition on the occasion reinforces its place as a number one drive in Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem.
About OPay
OPay was established in 2018 as a number one {financial} establishment in Nigeria with the mission to make {financial} providers extra inclusive by means of expertise. The corporate gives a variety of fee providers, together with cash switch, invoice fee, card service, airtime and knowledge buy, and service provider funds, amongst others. Famend for its quick and dependable community and robust security measures that shield clients’ funds, OPay is licensed by the CBN and insured by the NDIC with the identical insurance coverage protection as business banks.