Flutterwave,
Africa’s leading payments technology company has held a high-level discussion
with His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Small and Medium
Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), and the National
Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Represented by its Founder
and CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, Co-Founder Adeleke Adekoya, Chief Financial Officer
Mitesh Popat, and Chief Regulatory Officer Oluwabankole Falade, Flutterwave
reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigeria’s youth, supporting small and
medium enterprises (SMEs), and driving fintech innovation across the country.
The meetings underscored
Flutterwave’s role as a key player in Nigeria’s digital economy and its shared
vision with the government to create opportunities for young entrepreneurs,
enhance SME growth, and accelerate the nation’s digital transformation.
During the
discussions with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Flutterwave noted its commitment
to empowering Nigeria’s youth through mentorship programs, startup funding, and
capacity-building initiatives.
“Our meeting
with the President reinforced our shared vision of creating opportunities for
young entrepreneurs through mentorship and startup funding,” said Olugbenga Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave. “We are
committed to supporting Nigeria’s youth and ensuring they have the tools and
resources they need to succeed in the digital economy.”
Flutterwave
also highlighted its role in enhancing SME growth by providing seamless digital
payment solutions that enable businesses to operate more efficiently and reach
new markets. By simplifying payment processes and reducing transaction costs,
Flutterwave is helping SMEs scale and compete globally.
Flutterwave’s
recent partnerships with SMEDAN and NITDA are a testament to its commitment to
driving digital transformation in Nigeria. Through these collaborations,
Flutterwave is ensuring that Nigerian businesses and entrepreneurs have access
to the resources, tools, and training they need to thrive in the digital
economy.
“Through our
partnerships with SMEDAN and NITDA, we’re empowering Nigerian businesses and
entrepreneurs to scale and compete globally,”
said Adeleke Adekoya, Co-Founder of Flutterwave. “Together, we’re building a
future where Nigerian businesses can lead in the digital space.”
The
partnerships focus on providing SMEs with access to digital payment solutions,
financial literacy programs, and capacity-building initiatives. By equipping
businesses with the skills and tools they need to succeed, Flutterwave is
helping to create a more inclusive and resilient economy.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
