Monday,
June 8, 2020 / 5:34 PM / FintechNGR
Fintech Association of
Nigeria was established in 2017 to foster an ecosystem that supports all
stakeholders to achieve a thriving and growing Nigerian FinTech industry and to
make Nigeria one of the world's leading markets for FinTech Innovation and Investment.
The Association continue to implement its three (3) year strategic plan (2019 -
2021) aimed at strengthening its capacity to be of great relevance to all its
stakeholders. These involved among others restructuring of its Secretariat,
appointing a Board of Trustees and establishing new and sustainable funding
sources for the Association and for the Fintech industry.
To achieve these
objectives, the following eminent Nigerians have been appointed to the Board of
Trustees:
The Board of Trustees will
provide necessary oversight, guidance and support and work with the Governing
Council towards the attainment of the objectives of the Association.
According to the President
of the Association, Dr Segun Aina "FintechNGR which I have been
privileged to promote and nurture with others has in its 3 years of existence
made tremendous impact and contributions to Nigeria and Africa fintech
ecosystem and the national economies focusing on its three main objectives to
Accelerate, Advocate and Connect.
The addition of these
eminent and accomplished personalities and industry leaders will no doubt
propel the growth and increased relevance of the Association. With this
development, John Obaro and I will be leaving the Governing Council as Member
and President of the Association respectively at the next Annual General
meeting coming up later in the year as we will not be presenting ourselves for
reelection to the Governing Council".
Funke Opeke remarked that
" I am honored to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the
Fintech Association of Nigeria and look forward to the opportunity to add value
to the organization along with other distinguished professionals of high
repute". Bukar Kyari also commented that " I am pleased to accept my
nomination to the Board of Trustees of the Association and I am looking forward
to be able to contribute to the growth of fintech in the country".
Another prominent member,
Mr Tunde Lemo remarked that "I will bring to bear my knowledge,
expertise and experience in the discharge of my duties and look forward to
working with other members of the Board towards the growth and development of
our Association".
FintechNGR is a
professional, self-regulatory, not-for-profit and non-political organization,
the Founding member of Africa Fintech Network with partnerships across all
continents. The Association Connects key Fintech stakeholders across the globe,
Accelerate continuous growth of the Fintech Industry and Advocates on key
elements of fintech through its diverse membership base that cuts across
thirteen sectors of the economy.
The Association currently
has 130 (one hundred and thirty) corporate members including several incumbent
and startup fintech companies, 15 (fifteen) Deposit Money Banks, three leading
Microfinance Banks, tech focused private equity firms, other professional
bodies, Universities and Associations, the major law firms and media houses
such as ChannelsTV. Its aim is to be the rallying point and umbrella
organization for all disruptive technology driven organizations or individuals
in Fintech, Regtech, Tradetech, Insurtech including fintech products for
Agritech, Edtech, HealthTech, etc.
The Association podcasts
bi-monthly webinars that speak to various issues that affect the Fintech
ecosystem, organizes quarterly Social Meets, jointly organize the Nigeria
Fintech Week, among others.
Some collaborative Activities of Fintech Association of Nigeria in recent times include:
Kindly visit www.fintechng.org for more details about the Association.
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