Leading financial technology firm, OPay, is set to host the Empowering Futures Conference 2025 on October 31 at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, marking one year since the launch of its landmark N1.2 billion, 10-year Scholarship Programme for education and youth development.
In a statement on Sunday, the fintech giant said the conference will bring together stakeholders from academia, the private sector, and the media to reflect on the milestones achieved so far and explore how greater collaboration can amplify the impact of social investments in Nigeria.
Since its inception, OPay’s N1.2 billion Scholarship Programme has become a cornerstone of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. Within its first year, the initiative onboarded 20 tertiary institutions across all six geopolitical zones, providing hundreds of students with financial support for tuition, accommodation, and essential study materials.
The inaugural Empowering Futures Conference will also feature the official unveiling of the OPay CyberLab Initiative, a forward-looking project designed to advance digital literacy and innovation in Nigerian higher institutions. The event will further spotlight the Graduate Recruitment Initiative, which connects top graduates to job opportunities within OPay’s ecosystem.
Together, these programs reflect the company’s broader mission to equip young Nigerians with the skills and opportunities to thrive in a fast-evolving digital economy.
The Chief Commercial Officer at OPay, Elizabeth Wang, said the company remains committed to bridging gaps in education and technology through sustainable investments
“At OPay, our belief is simple: access to quality education and technology creates lasting change. Through the Scholarship Programme, Graduate Recruitment, and now the CyberLab Initiative, we’re helping young Nigerians turn potential into purpose,” Wang said. “The Empowering Futures Conference is our way of celebrating these strides and inspiring even greater collaboration for national impact.”
The Empowering Futures Conference 2025 represents a defining milestone in OPay’s CSR journey, a moment to celebrate achievements, unveil new initiatives, and reaffirm the company’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youth through education, innovation, and opportunity.
Founded in 2018, OPay is a leading financial technology institution dedicated to promoting financial inclusion through technology. The company offers a wide range of payment services, including money transfer, bill payment, airtime and data purchase, card services, and merchant payments. It is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Commission (NDIC), with the same coverage as commercial banks.
