Nigeria's leading fintech giant, OPay, has secured a major accolade for its corporate social responsibility efforts, winning the SERAS 2025 Award for Social Impact and Human Capacity Development.
A Night of Recognition at Africa's Premier CSR Awards
The prestigious award was presented at the 19th edition of The SERAS Awards, held on Saturday, 30th November 2025, at the Oriental Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos. The event brought together pioneering organisations and leaders dedicated to creating measurable social change across Africa. Accepting the award on the company's behalf was Itoro Udo, OPay's CSR Manager, who was joined by other executives including Director of Social Services Oladepo Lawal-Solarin and Chief Commercial Officer Elizabeth Wang.
Dedication to the People Behind the Progress
In his acceptance speech, Itoro Udo expressed profound gratitude and redirected the honour to the direct beneficiaries of OPay's initiatives. "We are truly honored by this recognition," Udo stated. "This achievement is for the students benefiting from our ₦1.2 Billion 10-Year Scholarship Programme, which is opening doors to quality education; the women empowered through our skill development programmes, and the primary school children who received essential school supplies. These individuals inspire us every day, and this award belongs to them."
Echoing this sentiment, Elizabeth Wang, OPay's Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted the company's core philosophy. "This award reflects our unwavering commitment to deepening our community impact," Wang said. "We believe real progress happens when people are given the opportunity to thrive. We dedicate this honor to everyone whose lives we've touched."
Cementing a Legacy of Sustainable Change
OPay's victory at the SERAS Awards underscores its multifaceted approach to social investment, which includes:
- The Empowering Futures Scholarship: A massive ₦1.2 billion commitment over ten years.
- Women's Empowerment: Targeted skill development programmes to boost economic independence.
- Educational Support: Provision of essential learning materials to primary school children.
This recognition solidifies OPay's position not just as a fintech leader, but as a champion of responsible corporate citizenship. It demonstrates a powerful model where technological innovation and a deep-seated social commitment converge to drive sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond.
About OPay: Launched in 2018, OPay is a Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed financial institution with a mission to promote financial inclusion. It offers a wide suite of services including money transfers, bill payments, and merchant services, backed by robust security and NDIC insurance.
