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VertoFX Appoints Austin Okpagu as Nigeria Country Manager

โ€ฆGlobal B2B Fintech Underscores Long-Term Commitment to Nigeria With First Brick-And-Mortar Presence

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Dr. Austin Okpagu - VertoFX country manager, Nigeria

Dr. Austin Okpagu - VertoFX country manager, Nigeria

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Austin Okpagu (PhD.), the former managing director of JumiaPay has been appointed by VertoFX as its first Country Manager for Nigeria.

VertoFX is a global financial technology firm delivering enterprise grade cross-border payments, FX and banking solutions across emerging markets.

 

The move reinforces the companyโ€™s long-term commitment to the country and the broader West African region.

Okpagu brings a wealth of extensive experience from a number of Nigeriaโ€™s most prominent fintech platforms includingย OPayย andย Pagatech, where he drove partnership and business development efforts in both respective companies.

In his new role at VertoFX, Okpagu will spearhead VertoFXโ€™s newly opened offices in Victoria Island, Lagos, to achieve on-ground business growth targets, foster strong relationships with local stakeholders and implement tailored solutions to Nigerian customersโ€™ needs and requirements.

Speaking on Okpaguโ€™s appointment and VertoFXโ€™s new physical presence in Nigeria,ย Ola Oyetayo,ย Co-Founder and CEO of VertoFX shared,

โ€œWe are delighted to welcome Austin as our first Country Manager for Nigeria. Austinโ€™s proven expertise in the payments sector and deep understanding of the local economic market make him the ideal candidate to take charge of our operations in West Africa.โ€

He continues,

โ€œWith our on the ground presence in Nigeria, we are strongly positioned to better serve our customers, support local businesses, and contribute to the economic development of the region; moving in line with our vision to become the leading provider of B2B cross-border payment solutions in Africa.โ€

VertoFXโ€™s cutting-edge technology enables businesses of all sizes to make secure and seamless cross-border payments, convert between 50 currencies at competitive exchange rates and instantly send and receive money in over 200 countries.

Since launching operations in Nigeria in 2017, the company has built an impressive portfolio of clients, including some of the largest enterprises doing business in Africa, who rely on the companyโ€™s innovative and reliable financial services for their local and international business needs.

Commenting on his new role Dr.ย Austin Okpagu, Country Manager at VertoFX Nigeria, stated, โ€œItโ€™s an honour to be joining the VertoFX team in their mission to become the go-to financial services partner for businesses operating in Nigeria and on the global scale.โ€

He added, โ€œDuring recent and especially complex macroeconomic conditions, VertoFX has stood out with its ability to provide urgently needed financial solutions to Nigerian enterprises, helping them stay resilient in the face of adversity. I look forward to working closely with key public and private stakeholders in the Nigerian financial sector to further enhance our offerings, targeting a deep and lasting positive impact for local founders and business owners.โ€

Over the past year, VertoFX has facilitated over $2.7 billion in cross-border transactions for Nigerian corporations.

During the same time period, the company experienced a staggering 75% increase in the number of Nigerian enterprises using its platform for their international payment needs.

At a time where the Nigerian market is affected by currency restrictions and local exchange controls necessitated by tough global economic conditions, currency devaluations and inflation, these figures reinforce VertoFXโ€™s focus on providing reliable solutions for its customers.

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