One year after rolling out its ambitious N1.2 billion scholarship programme, fintech giant OPay is set to host the first-ever Empowering Futures Conference on October 31 at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja.
The event promises to be more than just a corporate gathering, but a celebration of impact, a launchpad for new ideas, and a call for deeper collaboration across sectors.
In a statement released on Sunday, OPay said the conference will bring together voices from academia, business, and media to reflect on the strides made in the past year and explore how partnerships can drive even greater change in Nigeria’s education and tech spaces.
Since launching the scholarship initiative in 2024, OPay has partnered with 20 universities across the country, offering hundreds of students financial support for tuition, housing, and study materials.
The programme spans all six geopolitical zones, making it one of the most inclusive education-focused CSR efforts in the country.
OPay will officially unveil its CyberLab Initiative, a new project aimed at boosting digital literacy and innovation in Nigerian universities.
The initiative will equip students with hands-on tech skills, preparing them for careers in a fast-evolving digital economy.
Also on the agenda is the Graduate Recruitment Initiative, which connects top-performing graduates with job opportunities within OPay’s ecosystem.
"At OPay, our belief is simple: access to quality education and technology creates lasting change. Through the Scholarship Programme, Graduate Recruitment, and now the CyberLab Initiative, we’re helping young Nigerians turn potential into purpose. The Empowering Futures Conference is our way of celebrating these strides and inspiring even greater collaboration for national impact," Elizabeth Wang, Chief Commercial Officer said.
Founded in 2018, OPay has grown into one of Nigeria’s most trusted fintech platforms, offering services from money transfers and bill payments to merchant solutions.
Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the NDIC, the company continues to push boundaries in financial inclusion.
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