Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Opay, has won the prestigious Fintech Company of the Year 2024 award at the Leadership Newspapers Awards.
According to a statement from the firm on Wednesday, the award underscores OPay’s exceptional impact on Nigeria’s financial landscape through innovation, security, and financial inclusion.
Opay stated that the recognition came on the back of its unwavering commitment to expanding financial access for tens of millions of Nigerians — particularly the unbanked and underbanked — ensuring secure, user-friendly transactions, and investing in advancing the cashless economic policy in Nigeria.
OPay was the only fintech to be awarded at the prestigious event.
The company’s relentless commitment to security and user confidence has been showcased through groundbreaking features like Large Transaction Shield—which ensures extra protection for high-value transactions—and NightGuard, allowing users to restrict account access during specific hours for additional confidence and security through facial verification.
Receiving the award, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of OPay, Dauda Gotring, said, “We are deeply honoured to be recognised as the Fintech Company of the Year. This award is a testament to our vision of creating a secure, inclusive, and innovative financial ecosystem for every Nigerian. We dedicate this achievement to our loyal customers who inspire us every day to do better.”
This milestone recognition by Leadership Newspapers solidifies OPay’s position as a pioneer in transforming Africa’s digital payment landscape and shaping the future of fintech innovation.
Opay, established in 2018, is a leading financial institution in Nigeria with the mission to make financial services more inclusive through technology. The company offers a wide range of payment services, including money transfer, bill payment, airtime and data purchase, card service, and merchant payments, among others. Renowned for its super-fast experience and reliable network, OPay is licensed by the CBN and insured by the NDIC with the same insurance coverage as commercial banks.
