Flutterwave's Growth Promotes Financial Inclusion in Africa

During Flutterwave's 10th anniversary gala in Lagos, former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma addressed dignitaries, emphasizing the fintech firm's significant growth and its implications for financial inclusion across Africa. He noted that Flutterwave's achievements reflect Nigeria's technological success and its potential to influence the broader African economy.

Koroma credited former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo for providing mentorship and political support throughout his leadership journey in Sierra Leone. He praised Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the state's role as a hub for enterprise innovation.

Koroma underscored the importance of Flutterwave's expansion into international markets as a means to tackle longstanding challenges such as limited financial penetration and trust deficits in financial systems. He expressed optimism about homegrown companies like Flutterwave contributing to the African Union's Agenda 2063 vision and urged African nations to celebrate their achievements on global platforms.

Koroma concluded by congratulating Flutterwave's founder and CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, expressing confidence that the company's first decade marks the beginning of even greater continental and international influence.