OPay Reaffirms Commitment To Financial Inclusion At Global Money Week 2026

by HEDNEWS on May 7, 2026

Nigeria’s leading fintech company, OPay, has reiterated its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, strengthening consumer education, and promoting responsible use of digital financial services through its participation in the Global Money Week 2026 Financial Literacy Fair and Exhibition in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN. The event, held at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, brought together secondary school students from across the Federal Capital Territory under the global Global Money Week initiative, which aims to equip young people with financial knowledge and decision-making skills for the digital economy. According to reports, the programme themed “Smart Money Talks” focused on helping students understand savings, budgeting, and safe financial practices in an increasingly cashless society. Officials from the CBN emphasized that financial literacy is now essential in today’s fast-evolving financial environment, noting that early exposure to money management concepts helps build long-term economic stability. The initiative featured interactive sessions, exhibitions, and practical demonstrations designed to give students hands-on experience in managing money responsibly, while also encouraging open discussions around financial habits. OPay representatives said the company’s participation reflects its alignment with national financial inclusion goals and its broader mission to expand access to safe and reliable digital financial services. The fintech firm stressed that financial literacy is the foundation of meaningful inclusion, adding that educating young Nigerians early will help build stronger financial habits and improve long-term economic resilience.