Based on the provided information, it is confirmed that Olu Akanmu has stepped down as the president and co-CEO of Opay Nigeria after two years. His resignation was announced on Monday morning through a post on his Twitter page. Olu Akanmu is a veteran industry professional and former executive director at FCMB. He joined Opay Nigeria in November 2021
Under Olu Akanmu’s leadership, Opay witnessed an impressive growth during Nigeria’s cash crunch, mainly due to effective distribution strategies and infrastructure. As of April this year, the company claimed to have 30 million registered users.
In his statement, Olu Akanmu expressed his gratitude to his colleagues at Opay for their efforts in deepening financial inclusion in Nigeria He also acknowledged the support of ecosystem partners and enablers who played a crucial role in fulfilling Opay’s mission of “deepening financial inclusion through technology”. Despite the achievements, Olu Akanmu emphasized that more work needs to be done collectively by stakeholders to ensure that the modern digital financial system leaves no one behind. He called for collaborations, public-private partnerships, and coordinated efforts within the digital public infrastructure ecosystem to extend the digital financial rail to the next 20 million individuals
As for his next steps after leaving Opay, the information provided does not specify his immediate plans. It remains to be seen what Olu Akanmu’s future endeavors will be.
In summary, Olu Akanmu has resigned from his position as the president and co-CEO of Opay Nigeria after two years. During his tenure, Opay experienced significant growth, and he expressed his appreciation to the team and partners for their contributions to deepening financial inclusion in Nigeria. However, his specific plans have not been disclosed in the information provided
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