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JumiaPay’s MD, Dr.Austin Okpagu, Appointed as Nigeria Country Manager by VertoFX
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VertoFX , a global financial technology firm, has announced the appointment of former JumiaPay MD, Dr. Austin Okpagu as its first Country Manager for Nigeria.
The significant move enforces the company’s long-term commitment to the country and the broader West African region.
Former JumiaPay MD Appointed As VertoFX Nigeria Country Manager
Dr. Austin Okpagu, formerly the Managing Director at JumiaPay, brings extensive experience from prominent Nigerian fintech platforms such as OPay and Pagatech.
In those companies, he drove partnership and business development efforts in both respective companies.
His expertise in partnership and business development will be pivotal in his new role at VertoFX. The former JumiaPay MD will lead the company’s newly opened office in Victoria Island, Lagos, driving business growth, building strong local relationships, and addressing the specific needs of Nigerian customers.
Ola Oyetayo, Co-Founder and CEO of VertoFX, expressed his opinion on the matter with enthusiasm. He said, “We are delighted to welcome Austin as our first Country Manager for Nigeria. His proven expertise in the payments sector and deep understanding of the local economic market make him the ideal candidate to take charge of our operations in West Africa.”
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He continued saying, “With our on the ground presence in Nigeria, we are strongly positioned to better serve our customers, support local businesses, and contribute to the economic development of the region; moving in line with our vision to become the leading provider of B2B cross-border payment solutions in Africa.”
The Country Manager Vision For VertoFX Nigeria
Dr. Austin Okpagu, the former JumiaPay MD, also expressed his gratitude and highlighted the vision he has to achieve in the company.
He said, “It’s an honour to join the VertoFX team in their mission to become the go-to financial services partner for businesses in Nigeria and globally.”
He added, “During recent and especially complex macroeconomic conditions, VertoFX has stood out with its ability to provide urgently needed financial solutions to Nigerian enterprises, helping them stay resilient in the face of adversity.”
“I look forward to working closely with key public and private stakeholders in the Nigerian financial sector to further enhance our offerings, targeting a deep and lasting positive impact for local founders and business owners.”
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