OPay, a prominent fintech company in Nigeria, has been recognised with two significant awards at the 5th edition of the Consumers Value Awards (CVA). The awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Ikeja, Lagos. OPay emerged as the winner of the Most Trusted Brand Award (FinTech) and the Most Consumer Friendly/Innovative FinTech Brand Award. These accolades underscore the strong confidence Nigerian consumers have in the fintech brand.
The awards are based on a nationwide consumer voting process, which adds to their significance. According to the Consumers Value Awards, consumers nominate brands they believe have delivered value, and shortlisted nominees proceed to a public voting exercise. The brand with the highest number of valid votes in each category is declared the winner. OPay secured 70.1 per cent of the total valid votes to win the Most Trusted Brand (FinTech) category and recorded 70.2 per cent in the Most Consumer Friendly/Innovative FinTech Brand category.
The recognition represents more than an industry honour; it reflects the choices of consumers who use and interact with financial technology brands in their everyday lives. OPay's achievement demonstrates the trust and confidence consumers have in the company's services. This trust is a result of OPay's commitment to delivering simple, reliable, and innovative financial services that make everyday life easier for its customers.
Odiase Ikponmwosa Kolawole, Head of Partnerships at OPay, expressed his gratitude for the awards, stating that the recognition reflects the relationship the company has built with its customers. He emphasised that the award belongs to OPay's customers, whose trust challenges the company to continue delivering high-quality services.
Isimeme Ayobami Owobu, Team Director, Key Account Merchants, Retail and FMCG at OPay, also commented on the awards, saying that they reinforce the company's commitment to putting consumers and merchants at the centre of its services. Owobu highlighted that being recognised by consumers is deeply meaningful and that OPay will continue to listen, improve, and create solutions that deliver real value to Nigerians.
Since its launch in Nigeria in 2018, OPay has built a broad financial services platform serving consumers and businesses across the country. The platform offers a range of services, including payments, transfers, savings, and merchant services. The latest recognition comes as OPay marks eight years of operations in Nigeria, with the company continuing to position trust, accessibility, innovation, and consumer experience at the heart of its work.
The two awards provide a clear message from consumers: the value of a financial service is ultimately measured by the confidence people have in using it every day. For OPay, this recognition is a testament to its efforts to provide reliable and innovative financial services that meet the needs of its customers. The company will likely continue to build on this momentum, striving to maintain its position as a trusted and consumer-friendly fintech brand in Nigeria.
Key points
- OPay won two major awards at the 5th edition of the Consumers Value Awards (CVA), recognising its Most Trusted Brand and Most Consumer Friendly/Innovative FinTech Brand.
