OPay wins two awards for financial crime prevention, governance standards
OPay has strengthened its position as one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial technology companies after securing two major honours for organisational performance in financial crime prevention, and in governance, risk management and compliance.
The company received the recognition at the 2025 GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Awards, a development that underscores its efforts to build a secure, transparent and accountable financial ecosystem for millions of users across the country.
The awards highlight OPay’s investment in advanced security systems, strict compliance processes and proactive risk-management structures aimed at preventing financial crimes, protecting customer information and upholding operational transparency. The firm says these systems continue to reinforce its reputation as one of Nigeria’s most resilient digital payment platforms.
Elizabeth Wang, OPay’s chief commercial officer, described the recognition as an affirmation of the company’s culture of compliance and security.
“The awards are a testament to not only the hard work and dedication of our teams, but the strong compliance culture we have built at OPay,” she said.
“Trust is the foundation of financial services, and we remain fully committed to providing a secure, transparent, and inclusive ecosystem for our customers, merchants, and partners. These awards inspire us to continue raising the bar and investing in systems that make our platform safe, compliant, and future-ready.”
OPay said the honours validate its strategic direction and ongoing effort to provide reliable and innovative financial solutions to individuals, SMEs and communities nationwide. The company also expressed appreciation to users, partners, regulators and employees whose support, it said, made the achievement possible.
According to the firm, it remains committed to strengthening governance standards, enhancing consumer protection and rolling out solutions that support safer transactions and long-term sustainability within Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem.
OPay was founded in 2018 with a mission to make financial services more inclusive through technology. The company provides a wide range of payment services — including money transfer, bill payments, airtime and data purchase, card services and merchant payments — and is known for its fast and user-friendly experience.
