OPay named fintech company of the year at prestigious leadership awards

Nigeria’s leading financial technology company, OPay, has been recognized as the Fintech Company of the Year 2024 by Leadership Newspapers. The award ceremony took place on April 8, 2025, at the Aso Rock Villa, celebrating OPay’s transformative impact on Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.

The accolade highlights OPay’s dedication to expanding financial access for millions of Nigerians, particularly the unbanked and underbanked. The company’s innovative solutions, including Large Transaction Shield for secure high-value transactions and NightGuard, which enhances account security through time-based restrictions and facial verification, have set new benchmarks in fintech security and usability.

Speaking at the event, Dauda Gotring, Managing Director and CEO of OPay, expressed gratitude: “We are deeply honored to be recognized as the Fintech Company of the Year. This award is a testament to our vision of creating a secure, inclusive, and innovative financial ecosystem for every Nigerian. We dedicate this achievement to our loyal customers who inspire us every day to do better.”

Since its establishment in 2018, OPay has been at the forefront of advancing Nigeria’s cashless economy. Offering services such as money transfers, bill payments, airtime purchases, and merchant transactions, OPay is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), ensuring reliability and trust for its users.

This recognition solidifies OPay’s position as a pioneer in Africa’s digital payment landscape and highlights its commitment to driving financial inclusion through cutting-edge technology.