OPay fintech innovation Lagos summit sees company spotlight digital finance future, with focus on AI, data and inclusion at BusinessDay event

Financial technology company OPay has taken a leading role at the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, where industry stakeholders gathered to examine the future of Africa’s digital financial ecosystem.

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The summit, themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion in Africa’s Digital Money Economy,” brought together policymakers, innovators and financial sector leaders to explore emerging opportunities in fintech development across the continent.

OPay served as headline sponsor of the high-profile event, reinforcing its position within Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital payments landscape.

A key highlight of the summit was a keynote presentation delivered by OPay’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Dotun Daniel Adekunle, titled “Payments are solved.

The next frontier is different.” In his address, he called for a strategic shift in focus across the industry.

Dotun Daniel Adekunle, COO/CTO of OPay, urged fintech players to move beyond basic payment services and instead concentrate on building intelligent financial systems that deliver meaningful impact to users.

He argued that while digital payment access has significantly improved across Africa, the next phase of growth must prioritise data-driven solutions, stronger infrastructure and measurable improvements in financial wellbeing.

“Payments are no longer the problem we need to solve,” Dotun Daniel Adekunle said.

“The real opportunity now is building intelligent systems that understand users, support better decisions, and improve financial outcomes.”

He added that OPay is increasingly focused on using technology to transition from enabling transactions to driving broader financial transformation for individuals and businesses.

The summit also featured participation from OPay’s Head of IT Business Support and Operations, Ibukun Humphrey Oluwagbenga, who spoke on a panel session focused on artificial intelligence, automation and data-driven financial services.

He highlighted how OPay is leveraging advanced technologies to enhance service delivery, strengthen fraud prevention systems and provide more personalised financial solutions for customers.

OPay’s strong presence at the summit underscored its continued commitment to advancing financial inclusion and strengthening digital infrastructure across Nigeria and the wider African market.

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Industry observers say the company’s emphasis on intelligence, infrastructure and inclusion reflects a broader shift within fintech towards long-term value creation rather than transactional growth alone.