Flutterwave largest fintech in Africa, says Obasanjo, hails founder
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lauded Flutterwave founder Olugbenga Agboola fondly called GB for his ability to recognise and capitalise on economic opportunities, describing the company as the largest and
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lauded Flutterwave founder Olugbenga Agboola fondly called GB for his ability to recognise and capitalise on economic opportunities, describing the company as the largest and most influential fintech enterprise in Africa.
He spoke at the firm’s 10th‑anniversary gala in Lagos.
The inaugural Gala Night, held at the luxury 'The Delborough Lagos', attracted leading political figures, business executives and cultural icons to celebrate a decade of innovation and excellence in digital financial services.
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Obasanjo traced part of Flutterwave’s success to broader shifts in Nigeria’s economic landscape, notably reforms he championed in the telecommunications sector that helped lay the groundwork for technology‑driven ventures across the continent.
Obasanjo said that recognising and seizing opportunities, as Agboola has done, is crucial to driving innovation that can compete globally.
“Many people don’t get that type of opportunity,” Obasanjo remarked, emphasising that understanding and acting on emerging prospects often separates success from obscurity.
Obasanjo commended Agboola’s entrepreneurial drive and the company’s rise from addressing basic cross‑border payment inefficiencies to becoming a fintech powerhouse, largest in Africa.