The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has appointed Ebehijie Juliet Momoh as the Managing Director/CEO of AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of NIBSS.
Ebehijie Juliet Momoh, a former Senior Vice President at Mastercard, brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry to her role.
She began her career at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and has held strategic leadership positions at Diamond Bank Plc (now Access Bank Plc), First City Monument Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and most recently, as Senior Vice President and Country Head, West Africa at Mastercard.
Momoh holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bangor University and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry from the University of Lagos. Her broad experience and educational background make her well-suited to lead AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited’s mission to enhance Nigeria’s payment infrastructure and drive the country’s digital payment revolution.
In her new role, Ebehijie Juliet Momoh will lead the development, operations, and acceptance of the AfriGO Card Scheme, designed to deliver a seamless, secure, and efficient payment system that meets the diverse needs of the populace. The scheme aims to position Nigeria at the forefront of the digital payment revolution.
Additionally, Ugo Obasi has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited. Obasi brings over 20 years of exceptional leadership experience in banking, information technology, and payments across West Africa. His career is distinguished by his work implementing commendable payment solutions throughout the region.
As COO, Obasi will drive operational excellence and innovation, overseeing the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency, security, and user experience of the AfriGO Card.
The AfriGO Card, launched by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and NIBSS, is Nigeria’s first national payment card, providing more options for Nigerians while coexisting with existing international cards.
