A high-profile delegation from the Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR), led by Dr. Segun Aina, OFR, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of FintechNGR and President of the Africa Fintech Network (AFN), held a crucial stakeholder engagement with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, at the bank’s headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting focused on fintech advancements, policy directions, and strategies to accelerate financial innovation within Nigeria and across the African continent. This engagement underscores the ongoing collaboration between regulators and industry leaders to foster an enabling environment for fintech startups, investments, and sustainable economic growth.
Attendees Included:
– Seun Adesanya, Digital Lead at Polaris Bank and Treasurer of FintechNGR
– Dr. (Mrs.) Jameelah Taiwo-Ayedun, CEO of Credit Registry Ltd and Vice President of FintechNGR
– Dr. Stanley Jacob, CEO of Zest Payments Ltd, President of FintechNGR, and Vice President West Africa of AFN
– Mr. Olayemi Cardoso,Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria
– Dr. Segun Aina, OFR,Chairman, Board of Trustees, FintechNGR and President of AFN
– Omotola Olatujayan,Fellow, Africa Fintech Network
– Mr. Abayomi Oniku,Executive Director, Business, Remita
The discussions highlighted the critical role fintech plays in driving financial inclusion, improving payment ecosystems, and harnessing digital technology to meet the evolving needs of Nigeria’s diverse economy. With support from the CBN, industry leaders aim to create frameworks that enable safe innovation, strengthen consumer protection, and attract global fintech investments.
This engagement represents a strategic milestone in deepening public-private partnerships that will shape the future of Nigeria’s financial services landscape and cement the country’s position as a powerhouse within Africa’s fintech evolution.
