Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, took centre stage at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where global leaders gathered to debate the future of trade, innovation, and governance. The company’s executives joined high-level discussions on digital trade, artificial intelligence, financial inclusion, and innovation, positioning Flutterwave as one of Africa’s strongest voices in global tech dialogue.
The CEO Olugbenga Agboola and his team highlighted Africa’s growing role in shaping the future of payments and digital transformation worldwide.
Agboola’s participation at the Bridgforte Financial Inclusion Roundtable, convened by former Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor, Aishah Ahmad, underscored the need to expand financial access to women, rural populations, and small businesses.
He also featured in the US-Kenya and US-Ghana business investment roundtables, where discussions focused on deepening trade and investment ties between Africa and the United States. His interventions reflected Flutterwave’s mission of building inclusive financial systems as a pathway to sustainable economic growth across the continent.
Other executives also brought their expertise to critical platforms. Chief Financial Officer, Mitesh Popat, joined conversations at a Federal Ministry of Communications side event on accelerating digital trade through AfCFTA, stressing the importance of trusted payment infrastructure to support small businesses. Vice President for Strategy and Planning, Bridgit Antwi, contributed to the Global Africa Business Initiative’s Action Pathway for Digital Transformation, which sought to chart bold reforms and attract investments to build digital infrastructure that fosters jobs, innovation, and access for Africa’s youth.
Meanwhile, Chief Legal and Policy Officer, Bankole Falade, featured at the Foreign Policy Tech & AI Forum in an interview titled “The Next Wave: Africa’s Emerging Digital Economy.” He emphasised the need for Africa to embrace artificial intelligence on its own terms, balancing rapid adoption with ethical safeguards and regulatory clarity. Collectively, Flutterwave’s strong showing at UNGA 80 sent a clear message: Africa is not a bystander but a driving force in global digital transformation, setting the agenda for payments, innovation, and inclusion.