Moniepoint Crowned CBN Financial Inclusion Champion, Wins Several Awards 

In a move that signposts its market leadership, Africa’s fastest-growing financial institution, Moniepoint has been recognized as the Financially Inclusive Fintech of the Year at the 2nd International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC).

This prestigious event which was hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had in attendance, several key stakeholders in the financial services industry that include Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability, Central Bank of Nigeria, Philip Ikeazor, Director-General, National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, Country Manager and Area Business Head for West Africa, Mastercard, Folasade Femi-Lawal, and Chairman of Committee of e-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH), Ajibade Laolu-Adewale among others.

Themed “Inclusive Growth: Harnessing Inclusion for Economic Development,” this year’s conference brought together global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore strategies for advancing financial access and fostering economic development.

Moniepoint’s stellar contributions and nationwide impact in promoting financial inclusion across underserved communities were celebrated alongside its innovative products and solutions that bridge gaps and provide a secure, fast and transparent way to access digital financial services .

In addition to this accolade, in recent weeks Moniepoint has received several other industry awards, further cementing its position as a leader in driving financial inclusion and economic empowerment across Nigeria.

Commenting on the awards and wins, CEO Moniepoint Inc, Tosin Eniolorunda said “these recognitions underscore our commitment to engineering financial happiness via solutions that empower individuals, small businesses and communities at large. At Moniepoint, we believe that financial inclusion is not just a goal but a necessary foundation for sustainable economic growth and development. We are honored to contribute and support the Federal Government’s aspirations and agenda to become a trillion dollar economy by 2030 and we remain dedicated to making a meaningful impact.”

He continued, “the laurels and accolades are a strong validation of the hard work and dedication that our DreamMakers put into powering the dreams of millions of Nigerians, and it will continue to fuel our passion for driving excellence in Nigeria’s financial services sector. It’s just Day One for us and we will continue to develop solutions that make financial services more accessible to all.”

Scoring an uncommon hattrick, Moniepoint Inc was listed for the third year in a row in the seventh edition of CB Insights Annual Fintech 100, a list of the 100 most promising private fintech companies in the world and described as high-momentum companies shaping the future of financial services.

At the prestigious BusinessDay Banks & Other Financial Institutions BAFI Awards 2024, now in its 12th year, which highlights excellence and innovation within the financial services sector and celebrates the institutions that have set new standards in performance, customer service, and leadership, Moniepoint Microfinance Bank won the award for “SME Microfinance Bank of the Year” and Tosin Eniolorunda emerged as the Fintech CEO of the Year.

At the Phillips Consulting (pcl.) Digital Jurist Awards 2024, which celebrates the remarkable achievements of organizations that have exemplified innovation and excellence in leading digital transformation across various sectors in Nigeria, Moniepoint was recognised for Best Digital and Best Website in the Microfinance Bank sector, while winning the award for the Overall Best OFI in Digital Banking Solution Delivery (Vision Category) at the NEXUS 2024 Gala and Awards Night organized by Qore, a leading fintech infrastructure and Banking-as-a-Service platform provider.

Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, helping 10 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, and business management tools since 2019.

As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, it powers most of the country’s Point of Sale (POS) transactions.

Through its subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes $17 billion monthly for its customers while operating profitably.