Following recent elections in which 11 new executives emerged to guide the association’s business for the next two years, the Fintech Association of Nigeria has revealed its newly elected officials for the 2024–2026 term.
The association released a statement stating that they anticipate the new leadership will build on the achievements of the departing GovCo and lead the association to new heights.
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Meet the Elected Officials of the Association
Dr. Stanley Jacob, President; Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, Vice President; Tiwa Osazuwa, General Secretary; and Oluwaseun Adesanya, Treasurer are the elected officials.
Abiola Jimoh, Deremi Atanda, and Gbenga Padeda were chosen as members, and returning governing council members Yinka Edu, Odun Eweniyi, Funmi Babington-Ashaye, and Yemi Keri.
The board of trustees has nominated ten more members to serve in ex-officio capacities in addition to the elected officers.
The association promised to provide more details about the nominees and the new governance council’s inauguration when they become available.
Support for the new leadership
Abiola Jimoh, the co-CEO of XChangeBOX and a recently elected governing council member, conveyed his appreciation and asked for support for the new leadership.
I’m happy to inform you that I was elected to the Fintech Association of Nigeria’s Governing Council earlier today. In a letter to the Press, Jimoh stated, “We pray for your support and seek your collaboration for the sustainable growth of the fintech ecosystem in Nigeria.”
Jimoh stated that the goal of the new leadership was to advance the Fintech Association of Nigeria and build on the achievements of the previous governing council.
In addition, he welcomed the recently elected leaders and offered them luck in advancing the expansion and advancement of Nigeria’s fintech sector.
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About Fintech Association of Nigeria
Incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria, the Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) is a self-governing, non-profit, and non-political organisation. It is also a part of the global Fintech Hubs Federation. In addition to providing a forum for information sharing and idea exchange amongst stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial technology services sector, the Association was founded to support the growth of the country’s financial technology (“Fintech”) industry.
Since its founding, the Association has continuously engaged with government agencies at all levels and regulators like the CBN, SEC, National Insurance Commission, and others to grow the Fintech ecosystem.
They participate in policy-making processes with industry participants, including legislators, regulators, government agencies, and non-governmental organisations, to foster Fintech innovation and give input to the Fintech community on matters that impact Fintech and related industries.