OPay Leads Discussion on Africa’s Financial Future at BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026
Lagos, Nigeria,Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OPay, a leading financial technology company in Nigeria, played a prominent role as headline sponsor at the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026 held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.
The summit, themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion in Africa’s Digital Money Economy,” brought together stakeholders across the financial ecosystem to explore the future of fintech on the continent.
Delivering a keynote address, OPay’s Chief Operating and Technology Officer, Dotun Daniel Adekunle, urged industry players to look beyond payment solutions and focus on building intelligent financial systems that improve users’ lives.
He noted that while access to payment services has expanded significantly, the next phase of growth lies in leveraging data, technology, and infrastructure to drive meaningful financial outcomes, including user empowerment and long-term value creation.
Adekunle emphasized that fintech companies must shift from prioritising transaction volumes to delivering measurable impact, highlighting OPay’s commitment to using innovation to enable real transformation in financial services.
Also speaking at the event, Ibukun Humphrey Oluwagbenga, Head of IT Business Support and Operations at OPay, participated in a panel session on the role of artificial intelligence, data, and automation in reshaping financial services.
He shared insights into how OPay is deploying advanced technologies to enhance service delivery, improve fraud prevention, and create more personalised financial solutions for customers and businesses.
OPay’s participation at the summit reflects its continued focus on advancing financial inclusion, strengthening digital infrastructure, and driving innovation within Africa’s rapidly evolving fintech landscape.
Established in 2018, OPay provides a wide range of financial services, including money transfers, bill payments, airtime purchases, and merchant solutions, with a mission to expand access to inclusive financial services through technology.
