Leading Nigerian fintech company OPay has been named Fintech Company of the Year 2025 at the 18th edition of the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards, held on February 12, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.
This marks the second consecutive year OPay has received the prestigious honour, having been the only fintech recognised in the category in 2024. The award celebrates OPay’s sustained leadership in Nigeria’s digital financial services landscape, its unwavering focus on innovation, security, accessibility and its pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion for millions of individuals and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
The event attracted high-profile dignitaries, including Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON (First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Dr. Amina Mohammed (Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the Sustainable Development Group), who delivered the keynote address on the theme “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria”; Most Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah (Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese); Dame Patience Jonathan (former First Lady); Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu (Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives); Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON (Head of the Civil Service of the Federation); Boss Mustapha, CFR (former Secretary to the Government of the Federation); and eminent traditional rulers from across the country.
Receiving the award on behalf of OPay, Dr. Maxwell Patrick Loko, Vice President, Public and Government Affairs, said: “This award is a strong endorsement of our commitment to building secure and accessible financial services for Nigerians. At OPay, we focus on solving real problems helping people send money safely, save with confidence, and run their businesses better. Being recognised for the second time motivates us to keep raising the bar for innovation, security and customer trust.”
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Elizabeth Wang, Chief Commercial Officer at OPay, added: “Winning Fintech Company of the Year again shows the trust our customers place in OPay. We design our products around our customers’ needs, with a strong focus on security, ease of use and value. Our goal is to empower people and businesses with tools that support growth, stability and long-term financial confidence.”
OPay has consistently introduced safety features and digital solutions that protect users while making financial services faster, cheaper and more convenient. Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) with the same coverage as commercial banks, OPay supports millions of users across Nigeria.
The Leadership Annual Conference and Awards is a premier platform that recognises organisations and individuals making meaningful contributions to national development, bringing together policymakers, business leaders and industry experts.
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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