The highly anticipated Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) 2.0 is set to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, fintech innovators, and key stakeholders to discuss the future of digital payments.
The event, scheduled for April 10, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, will focus on cybersecurity, trust, and regulatory compliance in the AI-driven financial ecosystem. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, PAFON 2.0 aims to solidify its position as Nigeria’s leading platform for thought leadership in payments innovation.
With the theme, “Bridging the Customer Experience Gap for Financial Inclusion Using AI,” the forum will explore strategies to enhance financial inclusion while mitigating emerging threats in the digital payment space.
AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited’s Chief Executive Officer, Ebehijie J. Momoh, is set to deliver the keynote address. Other participants include officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria, compliance heads of Nigerian banks, security experts, regulatory bodies, and fintech companies, among others.
The event will feature expert-led discussions on AI-driven fraud detection, secure authentication, and regulatory strategies for digital payments. Fireside chats with top executives from banking, fintech, and regulatory sectors will provide deeper insights into the evolving landscape.
Attendees will also witness the showcase of advanced payment security solutions leveraging AI, blockchain, and biometrics. Additionally, networking opportunities will allow industry pioneers to engage in discussions shaping Nigeria’s payment ecosystem.
Speaking on the importance of the forum, PAFON co-convener, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, emphasized the need to prioritize security in Nigeria’s transition to a digital economy. He described the forum as a strategic platform to address security challenges and enhance financial resilience.
The event is open to fintech firms, banks, regulatory bodies, cybersecurity professionals, and other stakeholders committed to the future of digital payments in Nigeria.