Founder and CEO of Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, has described the 2023 Excellence in Fintech Infrastructure Award as testament to the dedication and hard work of the Fintech company’s team, who constantly strive to provide innovative and efficient payment solutions that bridge the gap between Africa and the global market.

The award was presented at the 2023 Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) in Washington, DC, United States on April, 12, 2023.

The Excellence in Fintech Infrastructure Award was launched in April 2018 by the AFTS as an integral part of the AFTS, honoring distinct fintech stakeholders for their achievements in creating impactful products or making decisions that advance the continent’s fintech ecosystem.

The first session of this year’s summit, themed “The Future of Finance,” provided a platform for discussions of the latest issues around Fintech Africa and awards presentations for worthy companies.

Agboola said: “Flutterwave is committed to delivering the best in fintech infrastructure and solutions, and this award reinforces our dedication to serving the African continent and beyond.

“We extend our gratitude to the Africa Fintech Summit for this esteemed recognition as one of the most trusted Fintech Infrastructure Providers in Africa. We will continue to drive innovation and inclusivity in the fintech space for emerging economies globally.”

During the summit, Flutterwave’s Chief Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations Officer, Oluwabankole Falade,, participated in a panel discussion addressing the current state of the fintech connection between Africa and the U.S. Additionally, Chongsi Bi, Flutterwave’s Head of Corporate Development and M&A, joined a panel of experts to share insights on the future of fintech in Africa and the work that needs to be done by players in the ecosystem in the coming years.
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