Chinese-owned fintech company, OPay, has been named Fintech Company of the Year 2025 at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, marking its second consecutive win after clinching the same award in 2024.
The award recognises OPay’s leadership in Nigeria’s fintech sector, particularly its innovation, security architecture and expanding financial inclusion for millions of Nigerians and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
The company was selected among several strong contenders for its consistent delivery of secure, accessible and user-friendly digital financial solutions.
The event attracted prominent dignitaries, including Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu; Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, who delivered a keynote address; Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah; former First Lady Patience Jonathan; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack; and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, among others.
Receiving the award, OPay’s Vice President of Public and Government Affairs, Maxwell Loko, described the recognition as an endorsement of the company’s commitment to secure and inclusive financial services. He said the back-to-back honour would further motivate the firm to deepen innovation and customer trust.
Also speaking, the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Elizabeth Wang, said the award reflects the confidence customers place in OPay’s products, which are designed to promote security, ease of use and long-term financial stability.
Founded in 2018, OPay provides a range of services including money transfers, bill payments, airtime and data purchase, card services and merchant solutions.
The company is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation with coverage comparable to commercial banks.
The latest recognition reinforces OPay’s position as a leading player in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital finance ecosystem.
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