In a recent night of glamour and prestige, OPay was honoured with two of the most sought-after awards at the 9th Tech Innovation Awards. The fintech giant walked away with the titles Fintech Company of the Year and Best Fintech in Cybersecurity, signalling a powerful endorsement of its leadership in both innovation and digital safety.
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A night of recognition for fintech excellence
The awards ceremony, held on 29 November 2025 at the well-regarded Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together Nigeria’s foremost technology companies, industry leaders, and stakeholders shaping the country’s digital financial ecosystem.
For OPay, the sweep of these twin awards underscores a remarkable milestone. The “Fintech Company of the Year” accolade recognises its overall contributions to Nigeria’s digital finance landscape, acknowledging the breadth of services, innovation, and user reach. Meanwhile, “Best Fintech in Cybersecurity” highlights OPay’s commitment to building a secure environment for digital transactions, a crucial differentiator in an era when trust and data security are as important as convenience.
Voices behind the win
Receiving the honours on behalf of OPay, Chief Compliance Officer Chukwudinma Okafor described the awards as an affirmation of the company’s dedication to excellence and security. He stressed that every innovation rolled out by OPay, from payment solutions to robust compliance frameworks, is aimed at giving millions of Nigerians confidence and peace of mind when using digital financial services.
For Chief Commercial Officer Elizabeth Wang, the honours reflect OPay’s broader mission: not just to lead in fintech, but to ensure that security remains at the core of every transaction. She pointed out that a recent public-education initiative, the “OPaySecurityVoteCampaign”, played a part in raising awareness among users about in-app security features. According to her, this campaign helped millions understand how to guard their accounts and transact safely.
In their remarks, both executives highlighted that the awards recognise as much the OPay team as the users who entrust the platform with their funds. The dual recognition sends a clear signal: innovation and user safety remain the dual pillars of OPay’s strategy.
OPay’s evolving legacy in Nigeria’s digital finance
Since its founding in 2018, OPay has built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading digital financial service providers. The company offers a broad array of services: money transfers, bill payments, card services, airtime and data purchases, merchant payments, and more. Its rapid growth is underpinned by a reputation for speed, reliability, and strong security.
Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) — with protections comparable to those of conventional commercial banks, OPay combines traditional banking safeguards with modern fintech convenience.
This latest double honour comes not long after other accolades: earlier in 2025, OPay was named “Most Innovative Fintech of the Year” by a major national publication. That award highlighted several of its security-driven features, such as transaction shields, restricted night-time access for added safety, and double-verification protocols.
These features, along with user-friendly tools such as network-status alerts before transfers and rapid in-app customer support, have helped OPay stand out in Nigeria’s crowded fintech space — especially among users who value both convenience and safety.
What this means for Nigerians
For everyday Nigerians, the success of OPay at the Tech Innovation Awards offers more than corporate prestige. It represents growing confidence in digital financial systems designed to be safe, efficient, and inclusive. As OPay continues to grow its service offerings while strengthening security safeguards, more people across the country, including those previously excluded from formal banking infrastructure, stand to gain access to reliable digital payment platforms.
For merchants, small businesses, and everyday consumers, OPay’s recognition highlights a provider committed to protecting their funds while delivering fast, reliable services. That dual commitment, innovation plus security, is fast becoming essential for fintech platforms seeking to build trust and scale across Nigeria’s diverse economy.
As the digital payments ecosystem expands, this recognition may encourage other fintech players to prioritise security as much as innovation. Ultimately, that could translate to better options and safer transactions for all Nigerians.
OPay’s twin wins at the Tech Innovation Awards mark a milestone not only for the company but for Nigeria’s fintech industry. The dual recognition reinforces that delivering value to users goes hand in hand with protecting their financial safety. As more Nigerians embrace digital financial services, such awards help elevate expectations — pushing the industry toward greater security, innovation, and inclusion.
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