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PalmPay team…L-R: Ezeigbo Ugochi Boniface, public relations assistant; Titiloye Oluwajuwon, social media specialist; Emmanuel Ike, senior business development manager; and Isaac Akpan, creative designer
PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading fintech platform, was awarded the Most Outstanding Fintech Driving Financial Inclusion at the prestigious BrandCom Awards 2024, held on October 26th.
The BrandCom Awards honour companies and leaders who demonstrate innovation and excellence in branding, marketing, and impact.
The Most Outstanding Fintech Driving Financial Inclusion award emphasises the impact PalmPay has made in the Nigerian financial ecosystem and its remarkable contribution to expanding financial inclusion across Nigeria, earning it a spot as a trailblazer in promoting financial inclusion for economic equity and progress.
The recognition from Brand Communicator also reflects PalmPay’s commitment to bridging financial gaps and expanding access to reliable financial services for millions of Nigerians.
Since its launch in 2019, PalmPay has prioritised empowering underserved communities with innovative tools that enable seamless transactions.
PalmPay extended its gratitude to Brand Communicator for the recognition and to its loyal customers for their trust and support.
As PalmPay looks to the future, the company assured that it remains committed to developing more solutions and services that contribute to financial inclusion and economic empowerment in Nigeria.
Commenting on the award, Hanson Femi, head of marketing and communications at PalmPay, said, “At PalmPay, we believe financial inclusion is the foundation for economic empowerment, and we’re dedicated to ensuring that every Nigerian has access to secure, user-friendly, and reliable financial services.”
The PalmPay head of marketing and communications added that the award highlights the collective efforts of the company’s team and partners who work tirelessly to make financial services more accessible to underserved communities across the country.
PalmPay’s broad suite of digital offerings, includes instant transfers, bill payments, and its newly launched USSD feature, which is designed to make banking easily accessible to all.
Palmpay’s app currently serves over 35 million users and connects 1.2 million businesses through its network of mobile money agents and merchants, cementing its role as a leader in the Nigerian fintech ecosystem.
With operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, and key international hubs like London, Hong Kong, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen, PalmPay is continually expanding its reach and impact.
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