Okpagu becomes VertoFX’s first country manager for Nigeria
19 August 2024 |
3:02 am
VertoFX, a global financial technology firm delivering enterprise-grade cross-border payments, FX, and banking solutions across emerging markets, has appointed Dr Austin Okpagu as its first Country Manager for Nigeria.
VertoFX, a global financial technology firm delivering enterprise-grade cross-border payments, FX, and banking solutions across emerging markets, has appointed Dr Austin Okpagu as its first Country Manager for Nigeria.
A statement by the firm said the move reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the country and the broader West African region.
Most recently serving as Managing Director at JumiaPay, Okpagu brings a wealth of extensive experience from several of Nigeria’s most prominent fintech platforms, including OPay and Pagatech, where he drove partnership and business development efforts in both respective companies.
Speaking on Okpagu’s appointment and VertoFX’s new physical presence in Nigeria, Co-Founder and CEO of VertoFX, Ola Oyetayo, said: “We are delighted to welcome Austin as our first Country Manager for Nigeria. Austin’s proven expertise in the payments sector and deep understanding of the local economic market make him the ideal candidate to take charge of our operations in West Africa.”
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