OPay Wins Double Awards for Excellence in Financial Crime Prevention
OPay bags double honours for organisational excellence

OPay Secures Prestigious Double Honours at 2025 GRC Awards

Nigeria's leading financial technology company, OPay, has powerfully reaffirmed its market leadership by clinching two major awards for outstanding organisational performance. The company was recognised for its excellence in financial crime prevention and in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).

The prestigious honours were presented at the 2025 GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Awards, spotlighting OPay's unwavering dedication to constructing a secure, transparent, and trusted financial ecosystem that serves millions of Nigerian users.

A Testament to Robust Internal Systems and Security

This dual recognition is a direct reflection of OPay's relentless focus on fortifying its internal frameworks. The fintech giant has consistently invested in advanced security technologies, implemented robust compliance structures, and maintained proactive risk-management protocols.

These concerted efforts are strategically designed to prevent financial crimes, safeguard sensitive customer information, and uphold best-in-class operational standards. Such initiatives have firmly positioned OPay as one of Nigeria's most resilient and trusted digital financial platforms.

Leadership Reaction and Future Commitment

Commenting on this significant achievement, Elizabeth Wang, the Chief Commercial Officer of OPay, stated that the awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of their teams and the strong compliance culture embedded within the organisation.

"Trust is the foundation of financial services," Wang said. "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."

The awards further validate OPay's strategic direction and its core mission to deliver reliable, accessible, and innovative financial solutions to individuals, SMEs, and communities across Nigeria. The company expressed sincere gratitude to its loyal users, industry partners, regulators, and employees for their collaboration and trust.

Established in 2018, OPay is a CBN-licensed financial institution with a mission to drive financial inclusion through technology. Its services span money transfers, bill payments, airtime purchases, and merchant services, all backed by NDIC insurance coverage equivalent to that of commercial banks.