OPay wins Fintech Company of the Year 2025 for innovation, security, and financial inclusion at Leadership Annual Conference in Abuja

OPay has been named Fintech Company of the Year 2025 at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards, held on Thursday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre.

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This marks the second consecutive year the company has received the accolade, having also won the award in 2024.

The award recognises OPay’s leadership in Nigeria’s fintech sector, highlighting its focus on innovation, security, accessibility, and contribution to expanding financial inclusion for millions of Nigerians and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Amid several notable nominees, OPay was selected for its consistent delivery of digital-first financial solutions that are safe, reliable, and user-friendly.

The event attracted prominent figures, including the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Dr Amina Mohammed; Reverend Matthew Kukah; former First Lady Patience Jonathan; Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu; and other high-profile government and traditional leaders.

Receiving the award, Vice President of Public and Government Affairs at OPay, Dr Maxwell Loko, said, “This award is a strong endorsement of our commitment to building secure and accessible financial services for Nigerians. Being recognised for the second time motivates us to keep raising the bar for innovation, security, and customer trust.”

Chief Commercial Officer, Elizabeth Wang, added, “Winning Fintech Company of the Year again shows the trust our customers place in OPay.

We design our products around our customers’ needs, empowering people and businesses with tools that support growth, stability, and long-term financial confidence.”

Established in 2018, OPay provides a wide range of payment services, including money transfers, bill payments, card services, airtime and data purchases, and merchant payments.

The platform is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, offering coverage equivalent to commercial banks.

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The back-to-back recognition cements OPay’s position as a leading force in Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem, driving innovation and financial inclusion across the country.