OPay emerges winner of Sun’s Fintech/Digital Bank award

OPay has emerged as the maiden winner of The Sun’s Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025. The award presented by The Sun Publishing Limited recognised the Fintech firm’s role in building a reliable, inclusive, and easy-to-use digital financial platform that supports millions of Nigerians every day. Speaking on behalf of the firm, the COO/CTO, Adekunle […]

OPay has emerged as the maiden winner of The Sun’s Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025.

The award presented by The Sun Publishing Limited recognised the Fintech firm’s role in building a reliable, inclusive, and easy-to-use digital financial platform that supports millions of Nigerians every day.

Speaking on behalf of the firm, the COO/CTO, Adekunle Adedotun, said the firm is committed to bridging the gap between traditional banking and the digital economy, making financial services more convenient and accessible for individuals and businesses across Nigeria.

“This recognition is a welcome development. The Sun has stood out as one of the shining beacons of journalism, and we are pleased to receive the award.

“This is an incentive to do more. We’re committed to being user-friendly and innovative. What we desire is to see banking services get to every nook and cranny; whether you use Android or Apple, we want to make sure you’re financially included,” he said.

The firm’s Chief Commercial Officer, Elizabeth Wang said the award recognises the firm’s integrated platform, which brings together mobile banking, digital wallets, fast payments, merchant services, and lifestyle solutions in one place.

“This award is a strong validation of our long-term commitment to Nigeria. Being recognised in the first-ever Fintech/Digital Bank category by The Sun is not just an honour for OPay, but a recognition of the trust millions of Nigerians place in us every day.

 

 

 

“We remain focused on building secure, reliable, and inclusive financial solutions that make life easier for individuals and help businesses grow,” she said.

 

 

 

She reiterated that the award reflects years of consistent investment in secure infrastructure, customer experience, and local partnerships.

 

 

 

“OPay emphasised that trust, reliability, and scale remain central to its mission to support Nigeria’s growing digital economy,” she said.