Wema Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s growing fintech ecosystem through a strategic engagement with fintech partners and other industry stakeholders aimed at deepening collaboration and advancing digital financial services.

The engagement brought together fintech founders, technology partners, payment providers and key industry players for discussions focused on strengthening relationships, fostering innovation and shaping the future of digital banking in the country.

According to the bank, the initiative reflects its broader commitment to providing the infrastructure and support required for fintech businesses to scale efficiently, improve service delivery and drive innovation across the financial services sector.

Wema Bank noted that increasing demand for seamless, reliable and scalable financial infrastructure has made stronger partnerships essential, adding that it continues to enhance its platforms and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of businesses and fintech operators.

The bank disclosed that it processed more than ₦18 trillion in transactions through its platforms over the past 12 months, highlighting the scale of its support for businesses and fintech companies. It added that its suite of solutions, including virtual accounts and payment application programming interfaces (APIs), continues to facilitate collections, disbursements and real-time transaction visibility for a growing network of partners.

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Managing Director of Wema Bank, Oluwole Ajimisinmi, said the institution remains committed to providing the tools and infrastructure needed by its partners to grow and succeed.

“Our partners are not just customers; they are collaborators in building the future of financial services. We remain committed to providing the infrastructure, support and continuous innovation required to help them scale and succeed,” he said.

One of the fintech partners who attended the engagement commended the bank for creating opportunities for industry collaboration and dialogue.

“We should have more collaborative roundtables like this where we assess industry developments and jointly confront them,” the partner said.

The session also provided an avenue for participants to share insights, discuss emerging opportunities and offer feedback that will help shape the bank’s product development and innovation strategy.

Wema Bank said it would continue to invest in technology, strategic partnerships and customer-focused innovation as part of efforts to strengthen its position as a trusted partner to fintech companies and contribute to the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.