Flutterwave, a leading African payments technology company, has announced its participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). The company will host an invitation-only executive forum titled "Africa Forward: Investing in the Next Decade of Growth" on September 23rd, 2026. This event aims to bring together senior decision-makers from the public and private sectors to discuss critical financial infrastructures required to drive cross-border trade and unlock institutional capital.
The forum will feature influential global leaders, including state governors, ministers, and executive representatives from organizations such as JPMorgan, Citi, Visa, Google, Microsoft, Chevron, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Participants will engage in high-level discussions about the financial infrastructures needed to improve global money movement and unlock institutional capital. This event is a significant opportunity for Flutterwave to position its payment, banking, and stablecoin capabilities as the modern financial infrastructure necessary to accelerate Africa's next decade of economic growth.
Flutterwave's executive delegation to the forum will be led by its Founder and CEO, Olugbenga "GB" Agboola. Other members of the delegation include Chief Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy Officer, Oluwabankole Falade; Managing Director, Flutterwave Services Limited, Risikatu Ahmed; Head, Strategy & Planning, Bridgit Antwi; SVP, Public Sector, Olufunmilayo Olaniyi; Bolanle Baruwa, Head, SME Business; Juliet Aluziwe, Head, Internal Audit; and Yewande Akomolafe-Kalu, Head, Marketing.
UNGA 81 coincides with Flutterwave's tenth anniversary and its evolution into a comprehensive financial operating system for the continent. The company has a strong track record of championing Africa's tech ecosystem through executive engagement across global platforms, including the World Bank/IMF Meetings, World Economic Forum, and previous UNGA sessions. This year's presence highlights Flutterwave's growth into a foundational platform connecting Africa to global commerce.
Managing Africa's next era of growth requires reliable financial infrastructure that solves complex operational problems for businesses, governments, and global enterprises alike. Flutterwave is building a multi-rail payments platform that brings together fiat payments, bank transfers, cards, mobile money, stablecoins, and blockchain networks into one seamless experience. This platform aims to remove friction from global trade and ensure African enterprises can scale seamlessly across international borders.
By unifying digital payments, expanding banking capabilities, integrating compliant stablecoin solutions, and championing modern financial infrastructure for the continent, Flutterwave is well-positioned to drive Africa's next decade of growth. The company's vision is to create a financial operating system that enables African businesses to compete globally. With its growing presence in the global financial landscape, Flutterwave is poised to play a significant role in shaping Africa's economic future.
The "Africa Forward: Investing in the Next Decade of Growth" event is a significant step towards achieving Flutterwave's vision. By bringing together influential global leaders and senior decision-makers, the company aims to drive meaningful discussions and collaborations that can help unlock Africa's growth potential. With its commitment to building modern financial infrastructure, Flutterwave is set to continue playing a vital role in Africa's economic development.
Key points
- Flutterwave is hosting an invitation-only executive forum to discuss Africa's next decade of growth and development.
- The company is positioning its payment, banking, and stablecoin capabilities as the modern financial infrastructure necessary to accelerate Africa's next decade of economic growth.
- Flutterwave's presence at UNGA 81 highlights its growth into a foundational platform connecting Africa to global commerce.
