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Home ยป Sierra Leone Fintech Forum 2.0 | Interswitch Leads Financial Inclusion Drive

Sierra Leone Fintech Forum 2.0 | Interswitch Leads Financial Inclusion Drive

Destiny Eseaga by Destiny Eseaga
June 6, 2025
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Akeem Lawal - Interswitch | Sierra Leone Fintech Forum 2.0
Akeem Lawal, managing director of Payment Processing and Switching (Interswitch Purepay)

Akeem Lawal, managing director of Payment Processing and Switching (Interswitch Purepay)

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As part of its sustained efforts to accelerate Sierra Leoneโ€™s digital finance transformation, Interswitch, one of Africaโ€™s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, in collaboration with the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL), successfully hosted the second edition of the Sierra Leone Fintech Forum.

The Forum brought together key stakeholders across the financial ecosystem to chart a course toward broader access, inclusion, and growth through digital payments.

The event, which held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, convened senior representatives from both the public and private sectors, including regulators, banks, fintechs, mobile money operators, and development organisations, for a day of high-level dialogue and engagement.

Building on the success of the inaugural edition, this yearโ€™s theme,ย โ€œAccess, Inclusion and Growth โ€“ Deepening Digital Payments in Sierra Leone,โ€ย reflected a shared commitment to building a more inclusive and resilient financial system through collaboration and innovation.

Delivering the keynote address titledย โ€œBuilding on Progress: Expanding Access, Driving Inclusion, and Fueling Growth for National Prosperity,โ€ Akeem Lawal, managing director, Payment Processing and Switching (Interswitch Purepay), reinforced the companyโ€™s commitment to co-creating value in the markets it serves.

“Financial inclusion goes beyond launching more apps or issuing more cards, itโ€™s about solving real problems with solutions that are scalable, secure, and grounded in local realities. Since the first edition of the Fintech Forum, Sierra Leone has made clear progress, with strong mobile penetration and a forward-looking Central Bank. Whatโ€™s needed now is execution that is sustained, coordinated, and responsive to the realities on the ground.

By applying lessons from multiple African markets and tailoring them to local needs, Interswitch is committed to supporting Sierra Leoneโ€™s digital transformation. That means enabling agency networks that function effectively, driving merchant acceptance to reduce cash reliance, and working closely with regulators to co-create policy that drives real progress and inclusive growth,” Lawal said.

In his remarks, Dr. Ibrahim Stevens, governor, Bank of Sierra Leone, commended Interswitchโ€™s continued investment in the countryโ€™s digital transformation journey.

He highlighted the Central Bankโ€™s commitment to driving regulatory innovation and building an inclusive ecosystem.

He said,

โ€œThe Bank of Sierra Leone recognises the critical role of digital financial services in building a more inclusive and resilient economy. Events like the Sierra Leone Fintech Forum, in collaborationย  with innovators like Interswitch, help accelerate the adoption of technologies that bring more Sierra Leoneans into the formal financial system. We remain committed to creating an enabling regulatory environment that fosters innovation while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability.โ€

A key highlight of the forum was the live demonstration of Interswitchโ€™s Agency Banking solutions, designed to bridge the gap between traditional banking infrastructure and underserved and remote communities.

Attendees experienced firsthand how the platform supports secure, efficient, and accessible financial transactions across Sierra Leone through a decentralised network of agents.

The event featured a series of insightful panel discussions, interactive Question & Answer sessions, and networking opportunities, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange across the ecosystem.

As mobile connectivity expands and Sierra Leoneโ€™s digital agenda accelerates, the forum provided a timely platform to align actors, surface practical solutions, and build collective momentum toward a more inclusive financial system.

The Sierra Leone Fintech Forum reaffirmed Interswitchโ€™s role as a catalyst for digital finance transformation in the region and across the continent.

As the financial landscape continues to evolve, the company remains committed to supporting the countryโ€™s financial inclusion goals through innovation, shared infrastructure, and strategic partnerships that power a more inclusive, digital and future-ready economy.

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My name is Destiny Eseaga, a communication strategist, journalist, and researcher, deeply intrigued by the political economy of Nigeria and the broader world context. My passion lies in the world of finance, particularly, capital markets, investment banking, market intelligence, etc

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