“Our mission is to connect Africa to the world and the world to Africa by simplifying payments for endless possibilities,” said Olugbenga Agboola, founder and CEO at Flutterwave.
The company also secured the first approval in its licensing journey to operate in Kenya.
“We also settled all funds due to these merchants. No funds currently due to the merchants are with Flutterwave.”
“Flutterwave’s work is an example of the transformative power of financial technology, and I look forward to bringing my perspective as the company’s CEO to the Council.”
Flutterwave targets ambitious growth in Kenya.
The Flutterwave CEO made this call while addressing a group of MBA students at the Harvard Business School (HBS).
They have been named among the 437 Nigerians who will receive the 2022 National Honours Award.
The 2022 list was a selection of Nigeria’s brightest achievers spanning real estate, oil and gas, business, media, policy, and advocacy.
Other companies listed under ‘Pioneers’ include Rihanna’s SAVAGE X FENTY, Bumble, Beyond Meat, Hello Sunshine, Strava, Klutch Sports Group.
Forbes also named Chimamanda Adichie, Davido, Wizkid, Olugbenga Agboola, and Mr Eazi on the list.
