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11-Apr-2025

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Moniepoint to Champion Financial Inclusion at PAFON 2.0 2 weeks ago

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc.—Africa's leading digital financial services provider and the continent's fastest-growing financial institution—is poised to showcase its commitment to advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria at the upcoming Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) 2.0.

The Federal Government has recently recognized Moniepoint Inc. for its significant contributions to the financial technology sector, highlighting the company's dedication to promoting financial inclusion and its proactive collaborations with law enforcement agencies to combat financial fraud.

Mr. Babatunde Olofin, Managing Director of Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, has been announced as one of the key speakers at PAFON 2.0. The forum is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Function Room 1, Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos. This year's theme, "Bridging the Customer Experience Gap for Financial Inclusion Using AI," emphasizes the critical intersection of technology and user experience in promoting inclusive financial services.

With over two decades of experience in digital financial product management across telecommunications, banking, and fintech, Babatunde Olofin is recognized as a digital innovator and entrepreneur. Under his leadership, Moniepoint MFB has been dedicated to providing comprehensive banking services that enhance the financial well-being of individuals and businesses in Nigeria.

Babatunde will join a distinguished lineup of speakers, including:

• Ebehijie Momoh, Managing Director and CEO, AfriGoPay Financial Services Ltd.

• Uche Uzoebo, Managing Director and CEO, Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF) Limited.

• Chika Nwosu, Managing Director and CEO, PalmPay (Nigeria).

• Fasasi Atanda, National President, Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN).

The event will also feature a range of keynote speakers and special guests, including:

• Happiness Obioha, CEO, Tizel Cybersecurity.

• Olusoji Solomon Adeyemo, Azure Application and AI Specialist, Microsoft UK.

• Ibirogba Oluwagunwa, Chairman, Lagos State Chapter, AMMBAN.

• Olusegun Gabriel Afolabi, Co-founder & Chief Innovations Architect, Face Technologies UK Ltd.

• Chukwuemeka Enoch Mbaebie, Convener, Lagos Blockchain Week.

Chidera Amuta, Marketing Manager at Vendorcredit, will host the event.

According to Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, co-convener of Payments Forum Nigeria, "This year's theme underscores the urgent need to safeguard digital transactions against emerging threats while ensuring seamless financial inclusion and innovation."

PAFON 2.0 will feature keynote presentations, fireside chats, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to foster knowledge sharing among industry stakeholders. The forum aims to encourage collaborative efforts to advance policies that drive growth, mitigate fraud, and reduce risks in the payment industry.

Key players in attendance will include bankers, fintech startups, mobile money operators, blockchain experts, and cybersecurity professionals, all gathering to shape the future landscape of financial inclusivity in Nigeria.

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