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Now in its 26th year · Africa's premier fintech event

DIGITAL PAYEXPO 2026

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Seamless Digital: Fostering Pan-African Market Expansion in the AI Era

  • Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
  • 17–18 June 2026
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THE FUTURE OF AFRICAN PAYMENTS BEGINS SOON

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2500+

Expected Delegates

100+

Exhibitors

30+

Years of Leadership

50+

African Countries

AFRICA'S DIGITAL PAYMENTS HUB

Africa is at a critical moment in its digital economic evolution. With over 1.4 billion people and one of the world’s youngest populations, the continent holds a powerful demographic advantage for digital innovation. Digital PayExpo has emerged as Africa’s leading platform for advancing digital payments and financial infrastructure convening policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, fintech innovators, investors, and technology providers.

The 2026 edition focuses on building a seamless, AI-enabled, pan-African digital payments ecosystem to support continental market expansion and unlock the full promise of AfCFTA.

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  • Policy Alignment & AI Governance
  • Pan-African Growth & AfCFTA
  • Capital & Collaboration
  • Trust, Security & Fraud Resilience
  • Cross-Border Interoperability
  • Financial Inclusion & Digital Identity

2026 Lineup

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Dr. Adeyinka Adeyemi

Managing Director, Intermarc Consulting, Nigeria

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Akeem Lawal

Chief Executive Officer, Interswitch

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Akinbola Asalu

Chief Executive Officer, Aktivate, Nigeria

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Clara B. Arthur

Managing Director, Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS)

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TWO DAYS. INFINITE INSIGHTS.

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How it's structured

6 INTEGRATED PILLARS

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AI & PAYMENTS

Machine learning, predictive payments, fraud prevention, and AI-powered financial infrastructure across the continent.

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CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS

Remittances, corridor payments, stablecoins, and the evolution of Pan-African financial flows.

03

OPEN BANKING

APIs, data sharing frameworks, open finance regulation, and bank-fintech collaboration models.

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FINANCIAL INCLUSION

Reaching the unbanked, mobile money growth, agent networks, and digital wallets at the base of the pyramid.

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EMBEDDED FINANCE

Banking-as-a-Service, BNPL, embedded insurance, and finance woven into everyday digital experiences.

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DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Cloud, cybersecurity, real-time rails, interoperability, and the technical backbone of African fintech.

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Where it happens

LANDMARK CENTRE

The Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos is a premier beachfront venue overlooking the Atlantic Ocean spanning 9.4 acres, easily accessible from across the city. Over 4,200m² of fully configurable space for exhibitions, banquets, and conferences.

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    Conference and meeting rooms
  • Location
    Plot 3 & 4 Water Corporation Road Victoria Island Annex, Lagos, Nigeria

Speaker Insights

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

"Regulatory innovation must keep pace with technical innovation. By fostering cross-regulator collaboration, we can ensure that digital currencies and open banking frameworks are interoperable across all African borders."

Kwame Oppong

Head of FinTech & Innovation, Bank of Ghana

''The complexity of moving money across Africa is the single greatest hurdle to the AfCFTA. Our mission is to build the digital bridges that make a payment from Lagos to Nairobi feel as local as a transfer across the street.''

Olugbenga "GB" Agboola

Founder & CEO, Flutterwave

"Digital finance isn't just about the transaction; it's about the democratization of opportunity. When we build borderless systems, we aren't just moving currency—we are giving African youth and women a seat at the global economic table.."

Odunayo Eweniyi

Co-Founder & COO, PiggyVest

"Digital trade is the backbone of Africa's future economy. We are pioneering a clear framework to reduce friction for startups, ensuring Nigeria leads the continent’s digital policy revolution."

Hon. Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, MFR

Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment

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Akeem Lawal

Chief Executive Officer, Interswitch

Managing Director, Interswitch Purepay (Payment Processing & Switching)
Akeom Olujinmi Lawal is part of the founding managoment toam at Intorswitch Group and
currentlty leads the Transaction Switching & Payments Processing (Purepay) division of
The Iinterswitch Group as Managing Director where is responsible for the business line
that contributes about halfof the group’s revenue. He is a first class graduate in
engineering with business dagrøes from the prestigious Lagos business school and the
IESE businoss school of the University of Navarra, Spain.
With over twenty (23) years’ experience in ele ctronic payments, payments technology,
strategy and businass management, his experience includes the Financial Technology,
Information and Communications Technology as well as Technology in the Oll & Gas
industry. He was the hoad of the Enginoering toam that bulithe Iinterswitch Super Switch
infrastructure, and as a business leader, has been res ponsible for bulding and managing
several business lInes Iin his career and also for the successful launch of several
innovative products into the African Fintech Ecosystem.
Akcem is an enthusiast of the intellgent use of technology for the transformation of
Africa. He has a passion is for creative endeavour and ground-breaking innovation. He is
responsible for some of the innavations driving the payments industry in Nigeria today.

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Tolulope Adeyinka

Director, Business Development, Fintech Enablers and Crypto for North and West Africa at Mastercard

Tolulope Adeyinka is the Director, Business Development, Fintech Enablers and Crypto for North and West Africa at Mastercard, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on digital payments, fintech partnerships, crypto engagement, and financial inclusion across the region. With nearly two decades of experience spanning banking, fintech, and digital finance, he has played a significant role in driving innovation and collaboration within Africa’s evolving financial ecosystem. Prior to joining Mastercard, he held key leadership positions at leading financial institutions including FirstBank, Ecobank, and UBA Group, where he built expertise across product management, trade finance, strategic partnerships, and digital banking solutions.

A Chartered Banker and respected fintech ecosystem leader, Tolulope is widely recognised for championing collaboration between traditional financial institutions and emerging technology players to accelerate Africa’s digital economy. He is an active voice in conversations around fintech innovation, crypto adoption, financial inclusion, and the future of payments, regularly speaking at leading industry conferences and technology forums across the continent. Passionate about enabling scalable solutions for underserved markets, he continues to advocate for innovation-driven growth, ecosystem partnerships, and the expansion of digital access across Africa

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Emmanuel Ojo

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Redtech

Emmanuel Ojo is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Redtech, where he leads the company’s vision of building scalable digital infrastructure and payment solutions across Africa. With over two decades of experience spanning telecommunications, financial services, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and fintech, he has established himself as a key player in Africa’s digital transformation landscape. Under his leadership, Redtech has expanded its footprint in payment infrastructure, merchant solutions, agency banking, and enterprise technology, powering high-volume transactions for businesses and financial institutions across multiple sectors.

Before joining Redtech, Emmanuel served as CEO of Chamsswitch, where he drove business growth, product expansion, and technology transformation initiatives. He is widely recognised for championing interoperable payment systems, cross-border financial connectivity, and innovation-led growth within Africa’s fintech ecosystem. Emmanuel regularly contributes to industry conversations on the future of digital payments, financial inclusion, and pan-African commerce, advocating for stronger collaboration between regulators, financial institutions, and technology providers to accelerate Africa’s digital economy.

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Emmanuel Owusu

Chief Technology and Information Officer at Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems

Emmanuel Kwabena Owusu is the Chief Technology and Information Officer at Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems.

He has over 17 years of experience in telecoms, digital infrastructure, and large-scale technology platforms across West Africa.

He has led major transformation programmes, including nationwide network integration, 4G expansion, 5G readiness, and the GOVNET project, which connected over 960 government institutions in Ghana.

In his role at GhIPSS, Emmanuel leads the organization’s technology and digital infrastructure agenda, driving innovation, resilience, and scalability across core payment systems and platforms.

Prior to joining GhIPSS, he held senior roles at AirtelTigo, Tigo, Vodafone, Huawei, and Ericsson. He previously served on the Governing Board of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC).

He holds an MBA from the University of Suffolk (UK), a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from KNUST, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

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Chinasa Collins-Ogbuo

Advocacy Lead & Head of Inclusion for All (I4All) at EFInA

Chinasa Collins-Ogbuo is a strategic advocacy and regulatory affairs leader with 18 years of experience spanning banking, consulting, and development finance. She currently serves as Advocacy Lead & Head of Inclusion for All (I4All) at EFInA, leading policy advocacy and ecosystem engagement to advance inclusive digital finance in Nigeria.

Her work sits at the intersection of financial inclusion, digital identity, consumer protection, and public policy, with experience engaging regulators, government institutions, multilaterals, and private sector stakeholders on responsible digital transformation.

A 2024/25 Obama Africa Leader, Chinasa is passionate about shaping people-centred digital ecosystems that are innovative, trustworthy, and inclusive for underserved communities across Africa.

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Dr. Stanley Jacob

President FintechNGR & Group Chief Innovation & Technology Officer (GCITO) at Meristem

Stanley is a Fintech Executive and Business Leader with a strong drive for Platform Orchestration, Nurturing Start-up, Driving Innovation, Partnerships and Financial Inclusion.

He is the Group Chief Innovation & Technology Officer (GCITO) at Meristem Securities Group and currently serves as the President of the Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) and Vice President (Western Africa) for the Africa Fintech Network (AFN).

He was the Past Chairman of the Committee of e-Business Industry Heads of Nigeria (CeBIH) and is a Member of its Advisory Council.

Stanley is also a Member of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria

(CIBN) and sits on the Fintech & Innovation, and Capacity Building Committees of the Council. As the Founding CEO of Zest Payments (a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC), Stanley led the setup of the fintech subsidiary for the group, driving payments orchestration, global e-Commerce and delivery of value-added services. Prior to joining Stanbic IBTC, he was the Head of Financial Institutions (West Africa), and Country Business Director (Nigeria) at Mastercard, he served at Ecobank Transnational as the Group Head of Consumer Payments, supporting 33 countries across Africa, and at Standard Chartered Bank, where he was the Regional Head of Digital Bank, supporting retail markets across Africa.

Stanley was the pioneer Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Fortis Mobile Money (one of the first 16 Licensees of Mobile Money in Nigeria).

Passionate about supporting the global climate and sustainability objectives, Stanley holds a Doctoral Degree with specialisation in Green Finance from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) Spain, an MBA in Technology Management from ADBU India, Post-Graduate Diploma in Digital Business (PGDDB) from Emeritus Singapore, Post- Graduate in Public Policy & Administration, and has completed executive management courses on strategy, cybersecurity, digital finance from INSEAD, Imperial College London, University of Oxford, Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, Massachusets Institute of Technology (MIT), Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy (Tufts University), Terry College of Business (University of Georgia), amongst others.

He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB), Member of the Institute of Directors (MIoD), Certified Cards & Payments Professional (CCPP), Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration (FICA) and a licensed Project Management Professional (PMP & CBPP).

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Robert Magala

Digital Finance Innovations and Marketing Specialist, Uganda

Robert Lule Magala is a Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion Specialist with over 15 years of experience leading inclusive finance and fintech innovation across East and West Africa.

He currently serves as Head of Digital Transformation at UGAFODE Microfinance Limited, where he leads digital banking, agency banking, fintech integration, VSLA digitization, and alternative delivery channel initiatives aimed at expanding financial access to underserved communities.

Robert has led integration projects involving mobile banking, USSD, agent banking platforms, wallet ecosystems, merchant payments, and school fee payment systems, while supporting financial institutions in digital transformation and customer engagement strategies.

His work has particularly focused on women, refugees, youth, and rural MSMEs through refugee finance programs, women-centered financial inclusion initiatives, and digital linkages of informal savings groups to formal financial services. He has worked closely with banks, fintechs, development partners, and ecosystem actors to scale inclusive digital finance solutions that strengthen resilience, enterprise growth, and economic empowerment.

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Chika Nwosu

Managing Director, PalmPay, Nigeria

Chika Nwosu is the Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, one of Africa’s leading fintech platforms driving financial inclusion through seamless digital payment solutions. Under his leadership, PalmPay has expanded its reach across Nigeria, providing millions of users with accessible, reliable, and secure financial services.

With extensive experience in financial technology, business growth, and digital payments, Chika has consistently championed innovation within the fintech ecosystem. His expertise in scaling consumer financial platforms and building strategic partnerships has positioned him as a leading voice in Africa’s rapidly evolving payments industry.

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Dr. Chinyere Tony-Eke

Group Head of Digital Banking Globus Bank Limited, Nigeria

Dr. Chinyere Tony-Eke is a senior fintech and digital finance executive with nearly two decades of leadership experience spanning revenue growth, enterprise partnerships, digital transformation, and corporate governance across Africa’s financial services sector.

She currently serves as Director, Partnerships & Business Development at Ercas Integrated Solutions Ltd, where she leads enterprise revenue strategy, multi-country expansion, and high-level strategic partnerships. She oversees complex commercial structuring, cross-border negotiations, and ecosystem collaborations across banks, fintechs, telcos, global merchants, FX/remittance operators, and multinational corporations, driving scalable growth and long-term enterprise value.

Prior to this role, she was Group Head, Digital Banking at Globus Bank Ltd. She also held senior leadership roles at Fidelity Bank Plc, FSDH Merchant Bank, Access

Bank Plc, and Diamond Bank Plc, consistently delivering strategic growth, product commercialization, and innovation-led transformation.

Dr. Chinyere is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators (FIPMA), Certified Management Specialist (CMS), and and Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (CIoD). She holds two Doctorates in Business Administration (DBA) and an MBA.

She brings to executive teams and boards a rare combination of commercial depth,

governance consciousness, strategic foresight, and transformational leadership. Beyond her corporate leadership, she is the Founder of The Intrapreneurs Trybe, a

professional development platform focused on cultivating ownership thinking, innovation, and executive readiness within organizations. Through this initiative, she champions workforce transformation and leadership capacity building across industries.

Known as “Dr. Chi – The Intrapreneurship Diva,” she champions a powerful message: organizations grow faster when employees think and act like business owners.

Her mission is simple: to spark intrapreneurial thinking across organizations so companies grow faster, teams stay engaged, and untapped potential turns into powerful results.

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08037746948

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Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo

Executive Director, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS)

Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo is a transformative financial services leader with over two decades of experience across banking, trade and payment systems.

She is the Executive Director of Business Development at the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), where she leads strategy, innovation and partnerships to strengthen Nigeria’s digital financial infrastructure and expand financial inclusion.

Before joining NIBSS, Ngover held senior leadership roles at Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Chartered Bank, overseeing corporate and institutional client strategy, trade finance and structured solutions.

A Harvard Business School and Cambridge Judge Business School alumna, Ngover is also a Trustee of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), where she advocates for inclusive growth and gender equity.

Known for her strategic insight and empathy, she is a sought-after speaker and moderator, passionate about innovation, ecosystem collaboration and the role of finance in advancing development.

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Neetu Wadia

SVP & Global Head – Alliances and Partnerships SBS, France

Neetu Wadia is a seasoned senior executive with nearly 30 years of experience in global client management and business development, spanning international markets including the US, UK, Europe, and Asia.

With extensive international experience in banking technology, strategic alliances, and business growth, Neetu has worked with global institutions to drive transformation and strengthen digital capabilities across financial services markets worldwide.

She currently serves as SVP & Global Head of Alliances and Partnerships at SBS — the global financial technology company trusted by more than 1,500 financial institutions worldwide for their digital transformation needs.

Prior to her current role, Neetu held the position of Regional Director for Asia-Pacific (APAC) at SBS, and earlier in her career held roles at Cassiopae, R Systems, and Indus Software.

She brings recognised expertise in customer acquisition and retention, brand building, P&L management, people leadership, and deep domain knowledge across the BFSI, Telecom, and ISV sectors.

With extensive international experience in banking technology, strategic alliances, and business growth, Neetu has worked with global institutions to drive transformation and strengthen digital capabilities across financial services markets worldwide.

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Wacera Maina

Chief Operations Officer Kenwitch, Kenya

Wacera Maina is the Chief Operations Officer of Kenwitch, Kenya, where she oversees operational strategy and service delivery across the company’s payment and digital financial services portfolio.

She has extensive experience in fintech operations, payments innovation, and customer-focused service delivery. Wacera continues to contribute to the growth of East Africa’s digital payments ecosystem through operational excellence and technology adoption.

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Sitah Lang’o

Head, East & West Africa, SWIFT, Kenya

Sitah Lang’o is the Head of East & West Africa at SWIFT, Kenya, where she leads regional engagement and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing secure global financial messaging and payment connectivity.

With deep experience in banking technology, payments infrastructure, and regional financial integration, Sitah plays an important role in strengthening collaboration between financial institutions and advancing cross-border payment innovation across Africa.

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Kwaku Agbeko Dogba

Président, ESTETIC

Kwaku Agbeko Dogba is the President of ESTETIC (Entente des Spécialistes Togolais en Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication), Togo, an organisation dedicated to advancing information and communication technology development within the country.

A strong advocate for digital transformation and technological innovation, Kwaku has worked extensively to promote collaboration, digital skills development, and technology-driven economic growth across Togo and the wider West African region.

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Gloria Niiquaye

Chief Executive Officer, COMESO, Ghana

Experience in finance, insurance, cybersecurity, and product strategy, she operates at the intersection of regulation, technology, and scalable system design. Gloria has worked across corporate and startup environments, led cross-functional initiatives, and developed cybersecurity strategies within the financial sector, experiences that shaped her execution-focused leadership style.

Today, she is co-building a B2B2C fintech platform enabling secure, purpose-bound healthcare payments across borders. Her focus lies in designing compliant, scalable systems that address real infrastructure gaps in global migrant and emerging market ecosystems.

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Wole Oyeniran

Partner, Engineering AI & Data Leader, Technology & Transformation, West Africa at Deloitte & Touche, Nigeria

Wole Oyeniran is a Partner at Deloitte, serving as Engineering, AI & Data Leader for Technology & Transformation in West Africa. He leads strategic initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, data transformation, and enterprise technology solutions across industries.

With significant experience in digital transformation, advanced analytics, and business innovation, Wole advises organisations on leveraging emerging technologies to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and long-term growth. He is widely recognised for his expertise in technology-driven business transformation across Africa.

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Professor Keith Straughan

Managing Director Imcon Consulting, Rwanda

Professor Keith Straughan is the Managing Director of Imcon Consulting, Rwanda, with extensive expertise in digital transformation, business strategy, and financial technology advisory services.

An accomplished academic and business consultant, Professor Straughan has worked with organisations across Africa to support innovation, leadership development, and technology-driven growth initiatives. His insights continue to shape conversations around digital transformation and economic development.

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Musa Jimoh

Director Payment System Policy Central Bank of Nigeria

Musa Jimoh is the Director of Payment System Policy at the Central Bank of Nigeria, where he leads policy development initiatives aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem and promoting financial inclusion.

Widely respected within the banking and fintech industry, Musa has contributed to several transformative payment initiatives and regulatory frameworks that have enhanced electronic transactions, interoperability, and innovation within Nigeria’s financial sector.

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Mr. Mudiaga Umukoro

Managing Director, Chamsswitch Ltd, Nigeria

Mr. Mudiaga Umukoro is the Managing Director of Chamsswitch Ltd, Nigeria, a company focused on delivering innovative payment switching and transaction processing solutions.

With strong expertise in electronic payments and financial technology operations, he has played an active role in supporting the growth of Nigeria’s digital payments landscape through secure and scalable transaction infrastructure.

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Mr. Michael Eganza

Director Banking and Payment Services, CBK

Michael Eganza is the Director of Banking and Payment Services at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), where he oversees critical functions related to payment systems, banking services, and financial sector operations.

He possesses extensive experience in banking regulation, payment infrastructure, and financial systems management. Michael has contributed significantly to Kenya’s globally recognised digital payments ecosystem and continues to support innovation and financial sector resilience across East Africa.

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Mayowa Olaniyan

Group Managing Director, Chams Holding Company, Nigeria

Mayowa Olaniyan is the Group Managing Director of Chams Holding Company, Nigeria, where he oversees the group’s strategic growth across technology, digital identity, and financial services businesses.

An experienced business executive with deep expertise in technology-driven transformation, Mayowa has led initiatives focused on innovation, operational excellence, and digital inclusion. His leadership continues to strengthen Chams’ role in Africa’s evolving digital economy.

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Lekan Latona

Managing Director, Cardcentre Nigeria Limited, Nigeria

Lekan Latona is the Managing Director of CardCentre Nigeria Limited, a leading provider of card technology and secure payment solutions in Nigeria. He has played a key role in driving innovation in payment card services, identity management, and transaction security.

With years of experience in financial technology and digital infrastructure, Lekan continues to contribute to the advancement of secure payment ecosystems and the adoption of modern transaction technologies across Africa.

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Foyinsolami Akinjaiyeju

Managing Director, EFINA, Nigeria

Foyinsolami Akinjaiyeju is the Managing Director of Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFINA), Nigeria, an organisation committed to promoting financial inclusion through data-driven research, policy advocacy, and ecosystem collaboration.

She has extensive experience in financial services, development finance, and inclusive growth initiatives. Through her leadership, EFINA continues to drive impactful programmes that improve access to financial services for underserved populations across Nigeria.

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Fego Okiomah

Country Manager, Newland NPT

Fego Okiomah is the Country Manager for Newland NPT, where he leads the company’s operations and market expansion initiatives in Nigeria. He is responsible for driving strategic partnerships and promoting innovative payment terminal technologies that support merchants, financial institutions, and digital payment providers.

With strong experience in payment technologies and business development, Fego has contributed to strengthening digital payment infrastructure within the African market. His work continues to support the adoption of secure and efficient payment solutions across the region.

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Dr. Rakıya Yusuf

Director, Payments System Supervision Department, CBN, Nigeria

Dr. Rakiya Yusuf is the Director of Payment Systems Supervision at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), where she oversees regulatory frameworks and supervisory activities that ensure the safety, efficiency, and stability of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem.

With extensive experience in banking regulation and payment systems oversight, Dr. Yusuf has contributed significantly to the advancement of digital payments and financial sector stability in Nigeria. Her expertise continues to support policy development and innovation within the country’s evolving financial services landscape.

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Dr. Jumoke Oduwole

Minister, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole is Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, overseeing policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening economic growth, industrial development, and investment promotion. She has extensive experience in public policy, economic development, and regulatory reform, with a strong focus on improving Nigeria’s business environment.

Before her ministerial appointment, Dr. Oduwole served in several strategic government advisory roles, contributing to reforms that enhanced trade facilitation, investment competitiveness, and ease of doing business. She is widely recognised for her commitment to fostering innovation, enterprise development, and sustainable economic transformation

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Dr. Tolu Aofolaju

Managing Director, Chamsmobile Limited, Nigeria

Dr. Tolu Aofolaju is the Managing Director of Chamsmobile Limited, Nigeria, where he leads the company’s initiatives in digital identity, mobile technology, and innovative payment solutions. With a strong background in technology management and digital transformation, he has played an important role in advancing secure and accessible digital services.

A respected professional in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem, Dr. Aofolaju is committed to promoting innovation that drives inclusion, efficiency, and sustainable development. His contributions continue to influence the growth of digital infrastructure and technology-enabled services across the region.

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Dotun Adekunle

Chief Operating Officer, Opay, Nigeria

Dotun Adekunle is the Chief Operating Officer of OPay Nigeria, where he plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and expanding the company’s digital financial services footprint. He has been instrumental in scaling operational systems that support millions of daily transactions and enhance customer experiences across Nigeria.

With deep expertise in operations management, fintech growth, and digital payments, Dotun is passionate about leveraging technology to improve financial accessibility and efficiency. His leadership continues to contribute to the rapid evolution of Nigeria’s fintech and mobile payments ecosystem.

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Clara B. Arthur

Managing Director, Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS)

Clara B. Arthur is the Managing Director of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), Ghana’s national payment infrastructure provider. She oversees the development and management of innovative payment solutions that support secure, efficient, and interoperable financial transactions across the country.

A seasoned payments and banking professional, Clara has contributed significantly to advancing Ghana’s digital payment ecosystem and financial inclusion agenda. Her leadership continues to strengthen collaboration between financial institutions, regulators, and technology stakeholders within the West African financial services landscape.

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Ayoola Ogunyomi

Founder, FlexXxa App, Nigeria

Ayoola Ogunyomi is the Founder of FlexXxa App, Nigeria, a platform focused on delivering innovative financial and lifestyle solutions tailored to the needs of modern consumers. As an entrepreneur and technology innovator, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to creating accessible digital products that improve user experiences and support financial inclusion.

With a growing footprint in the African tech ecosystem, Ayoola is passionate about harnessing technology to solve everyday challenges and empower underserved communities. His work continues to contribute to the evolution of digital finance and consumer-focused innovation across the continent.

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Akinbola Asalu

Chief Executive Officer, Aktivate, Nigeria

Akinbola Asalu is the Chief Executive Officer of Aktivate, Nigeria, where he leads the company’s strategic direction in advancing digital innovation, financial technology solutions, and enterprise transformation initiatives. With extensive experience in business development and technology-driven growth, he has played a key role in supporting organisations and entrepreneurs in leveraging digital tools to scale operations and improve financial access.

Over the years, Akinbola has built a reputation as a forward-thinking business leader committed to driving innovation across Africa’s digital economy. His expertise spans fintech strategy, operational leadership, and ecosystem development, making him a respected voice in conversations around digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and the future of financial services in Africa.

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Tim Theuri

Chief Information Security Officer, Mobile Pesa (M‑Pesa), Kenya

Tim is an International Board-Facing CISO of M-Pesa Africa with over 17 years’ international experience in Cybersecurity and Technology across multi-jurisdiction environments.

Recognized Leader having been invited to over 20 seminars\conferences as a Guest

Speaker/Panelist to share my experience and learnings in AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity and Fintech.

Tim was successful winner of the CISO of the Year 2025 by CIO100. He was additionally awarded at the Cape Town 2025 Africa Tech Festival Awards as: Cybersecurity Leader of the Year.

M-Pesa Africa is a joint venture subsidiary of Vodacom and Safaricom to accelerate expansion of the world’s first and most successful mobile money service from the current eight countries across the African continent.

Currently Executive Head of Cybersecurity (CISO) for M-Pesa Africa (MPA), accountable to the Board for safeguarding Africa’s largest financial services platforms across eight countries, 65M+ Customers, 180M+ Daily Transactions and 18 Mobile Fintech Apps.

CISO – M-PESA Africa (Largest African Fintech & Globally Largest Mobile Money Network)

Awards: Africa Tech Festival: Cybersecurity Leader of the Year 2025 (ATF) | CISO of the Year 2025 (CIO100)

+254 723422411 Tim@Theuri.Org www.linkedin.com/in/timtheuri

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Victor Daniyan

CEO Nearpays Technologies

Victor Daniyan is a fintech and clean energy entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Nearpays and Yourrider. With a professional background at Nokia, he transitioned into entrepreneurship to drive financial inclusion and sustainable mobility across Africa.

He led the development of one of Africa’s pioneering SoftPOS solutions through Nearpays, raised funding from Plug and Play Tech Center and Visa, and was recognized by Ernst & Young for contributing to financial inclusion.

Through Yourrider, he built and scaled one of the first EV swap and charging stations in Nigeria in partnership with NNPC, supporting electric mobility growth.

 Victor is a Forbes 30 Under 30 (2021) nominee, winner at the inaugural GITEX Africa in Morocco, and a recipient of the United Nations AI for Good Award. His work focuses on scalable, people-centered innovation driving Africa’s financial and clean energy transformation.

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Onyeka Koldsweat Akpaida

Lead, Access to Finance and   Financial Inclusion, Mastercard Foundation, Nigeria

Onyeka Koldsweat Akpaida leads Access to Finance and Financial Inclusion at one of the largest global philanthropic organisations, with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of financial services, development finance, and systems change. Her work focuses on advancing women’s economic participation and financial inclusion across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Onyeka’s approach is grounded in a simple belief: economic inclusion must precede financial inclusion.

Women need real economic pathways before financial services can meaningfully transform their lives.

She works at the intersection of policy, partnerships, and program design, focusing on building ecosystem-driven solutions that remove structural barriers to women’s economic participation. Onyeka is a conference speaker and global thought leader currently serving as the Board Chair of Rendra Foundation, and Board Member at Genesis House.

Onyeka Koldsweat Akpaida is a Women’s Economic Inclusion Architect with over 15 years of leadership at the intersection of financial services, development finance, and systems change across Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Her work is grounded in a simple truth: economic inclusion precedes financial inclusion. Women do not need better financial products as a first step; they need ecosystems, infrastructure, capital designed for their realities, markets that connect them, policy that protects them, and institutions willing to be redesigned around their participation.

Currently leading Access to Finance and Financial Inclusion at one of the largest global philanthropic organisations, Onyeka works at the frontier of that redesign, architecting programs that move beyond isolated interventions toward complete economic ecosystems for young women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Her approach draws on the best of global development evidence and translates it into ground-level implementation, blended finance structures, and policy engagement across African markets.

She has influenced financial institutions across five African countries and managed over $600M international development portfolios.

Onyeka is a conference speaker and global thought leader currently serving as the Board Chair of Rendra Foundation, and Board Member at Genesis House.

Her philosophy: women are not the problem. The systems excluding them are.

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Nath Ude

Executive Director, Development Bank of Nigeria

Nath Ude Designation: Group Chief Executive Officer, CapitalSage Technology Limited.

 Profile:  Nath Ude is the Group Chief Executive Officer of CapitalSage Technology Group, with over 30 years of leadership experience across banking, fintech, and enterprise transformation. 

Before joining CapitalSage Technology Limited, he served as CEO of Nova Merchant Bank, where he drove profitability growth and led the rollout of Africa’s first Infosys Finacle X1 core banking platform. 

Nath has also held executive leadership roles at Union Bank Nigeria, First City Monument Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and Citibank. 

He is known for combining strategic clarity, strong governance, and technology-led execution to build scalable, highperforming institutions. 

Social Media Handles:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nath.ude?igsh=dGhsNjZ3NDlneTBx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nath-ude-0b2b131b 

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Uche Ben-Uzoebo

Managing Director, SANEF, NIgeria

Uche Uzoebo is a seasoned business executive and financial services leader with over  two decades of professional experience in banking, digital payments, and financial  services, including more than 15 years in senior leadership roles. She is the Managing  Director/Chief Executive Officer of SANEF (Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities  Limited), Nigeria’s national shared infrastructure initiative for accelerating financial  inclusion through agent banking. 

A proven change agent, Uche brings deep expertise across digital payments, financial  inclusion, agency banking, product and business development, merchant acquiring, and  corporate, commercial, and retail banking. Her leadership has been instrumental in  advancing secure and inclusive digital financial services, strengthening payment  systems, and expanding last-mile access to financial services across underserved  communities in Nigeria. 

Uche works closely with regulators, financial institutions, fintechs, development partners,  non-governmental organizations, private sector actors, and government agencies to  drive ecosystem-wide collaboration. Through SANEF and other initiatives, she has  supported economic and financial inclusion through agent networks, financial literacy  programs, and innovative technology-enabled solutions. 

Passionate about gender inclusion and women’s economic empowerment, Uche is a  gender specialist and advocate with a strong focus on supporting women entrepreneurs  and breaking structural economic barriers. As a Certified Trainer, she designs and  delivers high-impact capacity-building programs for individuals, youth, women, and  organizations to enable sustainable growth and performance. 

Her professional credentials include Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants  (FICA), Certified Product Manager, Licensed National Business Development Service  Provider (NBDSP), LPI–IFC TPMA Certified Trainer, and certifications in Artificial  Intelligence (AI). She is an esteemed member and fellow of several professional bodies,  including the Association of International Product Marketing & Management (AIPMM),  Global Women in Management (GWIM), Life Member – Women in Management,  Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ), Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN  – Honorary Senior Member – HCIB), Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD), Fellow,  Acumen West Africa, and The Microfinance Association (UK). 

Uche has been recognised as a Women in Fintech Powerlist honouree (2024) and  named among the 2025 Leading Ladies Africa (LLA) 100 Most Inspiring Women in  Finance. With her extensive cross-functional experience and strategic leadership, she  continues to be a driving force in advancing inclusive, resilient, and trusted financial  systems in Nigeria and beyond.

Group Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Seamfix

Chimezie Emewulu

Chimezie Emewulu is the Group Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Seamfix, an

identity and digital solutions company he helped build from a modest $500 startup into

one of Africa’s most influential digital infrastructure providers over 18 years. Today,

Seamfix powers mission-critical identity and verification systems relied on by

governments, telecom operators, financial institutions, and educational bodies,

enabling millions of people to securely access essential services.

His leadership has seen Seamfix develop enterprise-grade platforms that support digital

onboarding, identity verification, biometric enrollment, credential issuance, and

regulatory compliance across multiple industries. This impact includes the verification of

over 400 million identities across Africa, support for the issuance of National Identity

Numbers to more than 100 million Nigerians, and the registration and verification of over

200 million SIM subscriptions to meet regulatory requirements. Seamfix has also helped

major universities digitize their credentialing processes, reducing delivery timelines from

months to days and improving internally generated revenue by over 2000 percent.

Under his guidance, Seamfix has expanded beyond Nigeria, operating in the UK, South

Africa, Kenya and UAE, with active rollouts across Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Benin Republic,

and several other African markets. In May 2024, the company secured a $4.5 million

investment from African Investors to accelerate its pan-African expansion and deepen

its mission-driven identity infrastructure footprint.

Chimezie studied Electronic Engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and later

attended the Stanford Seed Transformation Program. His philosophy combines

technical insight with a commitment to solving real problems that affect access to

services and participation in the digital economy.

Engr. John Nwachukwu

Chief Executive Officer, Zoracom, Nigeria

John Nwachukwu Engr. John Nwachukwu is a leading voice in Africa’s digital transformation, operating at the intersection of connectivity, payments, and intelligent infrastructure. 

As Chief Strategy & Execution Officer at Zoracom, he drives the vision and execution of next-generation telecom and digital platforms that power resilient, secure, and scalable financial ecosystems. 

With over 20 years of experience, John has built a reputation for turning complex infrastructure into business value—enabling seamless digital payments through robust connectivity, deep observability, and AI-driven operations (AIOps). 

His work focuses on bridging the critical gaps between network performance, cybersecurity resilience, and real-time service assurance—key pillars for modern fintech and payment systems. He is a strong advocate for observability-led operations, leveraging data visibility to ensure uptime, performance, and trust across digital services. In parallel, he champions cybersecurity as a foundational layer of financial infrastructure, ensuring that innovation does not outpace protection. 

Through the integration of AIOps, he is helping organizations transition from reactive operations to predictive, autonomous systems. A senior member of ATCON, John contributes actively to shaping Nigeria’s technology and payments landscape, with a forward-looking perspective on how infrastructure, policy, and innovation must align to unlock true digital inclusion. On stage, 

John brings a unique blend of strategic insight and real-world execution—offering bold perspectives on how Africa can build secure, intelligent, and globally competitive payment ecosystems powered by world-class connectivity. 

Speaker Highlight – Engr John Nwachukwu Engr. John Nwachukwu is not just shaping telecom infrastructure—he’s redefining how Africa’s payment ecosystem is built, secured, and scaled. As Chief Strategy & Execution Officer at Zoracom, he sits at the critical intersection of connectivity, fintech, and intelligent operations. In a world where payment failures, downtime, and cyber threats directly impact revenue and trust, John challenges the status quo—arguing that connectivity without observability is blind, and payments without cybersecurity are exposed. His work integrates deep observability, AI-driven operations (AIOps), and resilient infrastructure to enable always-on, secure digital transactions at scale. 

With over 20 years in telecom and IT, he brings a bold perspective: Africa’s digital future will not be defined by access alone, but by the intelligence, security, and reliability of the networks powering its payments. Professional Details

 • Full Name: Engr. John Nwachukwu 

 • Current Role: Chief Strategy & Execution Officer (CSEO) 

 • Company: Zoracom  • Experience: 20+ years  • Industry: Telecommunications / IT /Oil and gas

 • Key Expertise: Next-Gen Telecom Strategy • Resilient Digital Infrastructure 

• Payment & Fintech Enablement • Ecosystem Partnerships

 • Innovation at Scale Preferred Display Name Engr.

 John Nwachukwu Social Media Handles (update with exact links) 

LinkedIn: John Nwachukwu | LinkedIn

 • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1QdNQcHcHe/ • 

Website: www.zoracom.com Phone Number +234 802 661 5660

Boluwatife Ashimolowo

Chief Operating Officer at Autogon AI

Boluwatife is a tech entrepreneur and the Chief Operating Officer at Autogon AI. He leads the global deployment of enterprise AI solutions, focusing heavily on using artificial intelligence to mitigate corporate fraud with their flagship product – Omniguard. At Autogon AI, he drives operational excellence, spearheads major enterprise negotiations, and cultivates vital strategic partnerships. He also co-founded Angels Radar, where he actively supports early-stage startups in raising pre-seed capital. Boluwatife combines deep operational expertise with strong interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between innovative AI technology and complex global business needs.

Abiola Laseinde

CEO, Edniesal Consulting | Convener, The CIO & C-Suite Projects Africa

Abiola Laseinde is an award-winning legal and business executive with over 20 years of multi-sectoral experience spanning manufacturing, banking, extractive industries, and asset management.

As the Founder and the CEO of Edniesal Consulting, Abiola leads strategic advisory services

in governance, regulatory compliance, corporate innovation, business development and event

management for clients across multiple sectors in Africa. Her work is grounded in ethical

leadership and a deep commitment to inclusive innovation.

She is also the Convener of The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa—the continent’s premier

platform celebrating excellence in technology leadership—and the Founder of The CIO & C-

Suite Club Africa, a fast-growing network of over 1,000 senior technology executives and

decision-makers committed to shaping Africa’s digital future. She also established the Ladies in

Tech & Leadership Network (LITL) as a strategic platform for women in tech and leadership to

accelerate the conversation on the digital transformation of Africa.

Throughout her distinguished career, Abiola has demonstrated expertise in corporate governance,

regulatory compliance, business ethics, policy formulation, and strategic development. She has

held several senior leadership roles, including Group General Counsel and Head of Corporate

Services at PZ Cussons Africa, where she oversaw legal, regulatory, government affairs,

sustainability, and asset management operations across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. She also

served as Executive Secretary of the PZ Cussons Foundation, spearheading the Group’s

Good4Business (G4B) sustainability and community impact strategy. She was the Group Legal

Director/Company Secretary of The Romulus Group (owners of Petrolex Oil & Gas).

Her legal background includes notable roles as Legal Counsel, West Africa and Deputy

Company Secretary at Cadbury Nigeria Plc and Cadbury Ghana, as well as practice experience

with Bayo Shotade & Co., DN Meyer Plc, UBA Trustees, and Multiverse Resources Plc.

Abiola is a certified trainer with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), and a Fellow and former member of the Governing

Council Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria

(ICSAN). She has also held leadership roles in several nonprofit and professional organizations,

including former Chairman of the ICSAN Lagos Chapter, former PRO of the International

Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, and Immediate Past President of Caring Sisters

Inc.—a charity committed to empowering underprivileged women and children. She currently

serves on the board of the Strap & Safe Child Foundation, which advocates for child safety in

schools, at home, and on the roads.

Abiola Laseinde is widely regarded as one of Africa’s leading voices in corporate governance

and digital transformation, and she continues to inspire a new generation of leaders across sectors.

Akeem Lawal

Chief Executive Officer, Interswitch

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