AfriGO, Nigeria's sovereign domestic card scheme, made a strong impression at the Digital Pay Expo 2026, held on June 17–18, 2026, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos. The event gathered key players from Nigeria's financial ecosystem, including the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), commercial banks, fintech innovators, payment processors, card production firms, and digital infrastructure providers. AfriGO participated as a defining voice, reflecting its central role in shaping the future of sovereign, inclusive, and technologically advanced payments in Nigeria.
Keynote Address Outlines AfriGO's Journey
In a keynote session titled “The AfriGO Journey: Driving Financial Inclusion Through Innovative Payment Solutions,” Mr. Ugo Obasi, Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer (ED/CCO) of AfriGO, delivered a candid look at the scheme's evolution from concept to operating national scheme. He also presented a forward-looking view of innovations positioning AfriGO as a world-class domestic payment scheme.
Among the showcased innovations were Cowry Terminal Payment Cards, a Loyalty Platform, the AfriGO-BOA Card Initiative designed to drive financial transparency and accountability in Nigeria's agricultural finance value chain, Virtual Cards, and a Tokenisation Engine.
AfriGO's Commitment to Inclusive Payments
“AfriGO’s story is one of conviction, resilience, and a deep belief in Nigeria’s capacity to own and drive its payment future. Every product we are unveiling here is a direct response to the needs of Nigerians – from the farmer in Benue to the student in Kano to the entrepreneur in Lagos. We are building infrastructure that works for everyone, powered by technology that is ours. The partnerships, the innovations, the platform we are building – this is what it means to put Nigeria first in payments,” said Ugo Obasi.
Beyond the main stage, AfriGO hosted an exhibition booth that served as a vibrant hub of engagement throughout the two-day event. Industry players, financial institutions, merchants, technology providers, and individual stakeholders visited the stand to explore AfriGO’s products first-hand, make enquiries, and discuss potential collaboration opportunities.
A Milestone for Nigeria's Payment Identity
AfriGO’s participation at Digital Pay Expo 2026 marks another milestone in the scheme’s trajectory as the backbone of Nigeria’s domestic payment identity. With a growing portfolio of innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, AfriGO continues to demonstrate that Nigeria has the ambition, the talent, and the infrastructure to lead payments on its own terms.
