Flutterwave’s Appointment as Vice Chair
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center (USAfBC) recently announced a significant addition to its board of directors, appointing Flutterwave represented by its Founder and CEO Olugbenga Agboola “GB”, as the new Vice Chair of its Board of Directors, This strategic move is set to reinforce the center’s mission to strengthen U.S.-Nigeria economic relations and further Africa’s digital economy.
During the U.S.-Nigeria Executive Dialogue in New York City, the appointment received high-level endorsements, including from H.E. President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria. The announcement was also commended by the USAfBC Board Chair company, PepsiCo, highlighting the importance of this development.
Flutterwave’s Role in Africa’s Digital Revolution
Flutterwave, a leading figure in Africa’s digital revolution, is recognized for its innovative contributions to the digital economy sector. The company’s involvement is a testament to Africa’s growing influence in the global economic landscape. The U.S.-Africa Business Center expressed enthusiasm for exploring Africa’s digital transformation and advancing the U.S-Nigeria Business initiative, which was announced at the United Nations General Assembly.
The commitment of Flutterwave to foster U.S.-Africa relations, promote emerging technologies, and develop business connections between the U.S. and Nigeria aligns with the goals of the USAfBC. The center welcomed Flutterwave and Agboola to their new role, anticipating their expertise will significantly contribute to the vision of the board.
Agboola’s Participation in the U.S.-Nigeria Executive Business Roundtable
In a statement of appreciation posted online, CEO Olugbenga Agboola expressed his honor in serving as the Vice Chair of the US-Africa Business Council of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Agboola had the opportunity to participate in the U.S.-Nigeria Executive Business Roundtable, which was attended by the CBN Governor, His Excellency Dr. Olayemi Cardoso.
At the event, Agboola emphasized the importance of establishing robust partnerships between businesses and governments in both countries. Acknowledging the presence of Ms. Kendra Gaither, the President of the U.S.-Africa Business Council, Agboola highlighted the pivotal role of Flutterwave’s collaborations with U.S. companies like Uber and Microsoft. These partnerships have been instrumental in enabling U.S. companies to conduct seamless financial transactions in Africa.
Flutterwave’s Role in Strengthening U.S.-Nigeria Fintech Collaboration
Agboola underscored how these collaborative efforts have been vital to Flutterwave’s success story, allowing U.S. companies to pay and get paid in Africa with ease. The roundtable served as an opportunity to showcase the strength of these cross-border partnerships and their impact on the fintech landscape.
By fostering these collaborative ties between the business communities of the United States and Nigeria, Agboola and Flutterwave aim to further propel economic growth and innovation in the fintech sector. The event, supported by Visa and Flutterwave, highlighted the shared commitment to enhancing the U.S.-Nigeria business relationship and harnessing the potential of the digital economy in propelling economic growth and innovation.
