Minister hails firm’s success story
11 March 2025 |
2:25 am
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has described Moniepoint as a “true Nigerian success story,” emphasising its status as a “fintech unicorn with a multibillion-dollar valuation.”
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has described Moniepoint as a “true Nigerian success story,” emphasising its status as a “fintech unicorn with a multibillion-dollar valuation.”
He noted the company’s impressive growth, citing its over 2,000 employees, thousands of sales personnel and its empowerment of millions of businesses through enhanced financial inclusion.
He spoke when he visited the UK offices of Moniepoint Inc. during his working visit to the United Kingdom.
He said: “Nigeria is at a vantage position in the fintech and financial services sector. With banks and fintechs operating across Africa, we must continue to instil confidence in Nigerian businesses as they expand globally. Moniepoint is a testament to the strength of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem.”
In his welcome remarks, the CEO of Moniepoint Inc., Tosin Eniolorunda, reiterated Moniepoint’s commitment to powering the dreams of millions of business owners, while engineering financial happiness for all Africans.
He noted that the dynamic digital landscape in Nigeria presented unique opportunities to harness technology to drive real change, and Moniepoint is excited to be at the forefront of this transformation.
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