Tayo Oviosu of Paga has been listed alongside other individuals as most influential people in Nigeria by Nigeria’s leading Online News media, YNaija, to its annual list of the 100 most influential people in Nigeria.
A list that features thought leaders and change agents shaping the future of the country.
The CEO of Paga was recognised for his role in delivering financial inclusion to Nigerians and his innovative contribution to the financial industry. The list recognised Tayo Oviosu’s achievement among other influential individuals such as Aliko Dangote, Akinwumni Ambode, Mo Abudu, Peter Obi, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and many others.
Oviosu is the founder/CEO of Paga, Nigeria’s leading payment platform that delivers truly innovative payments and financial services to Nigerians – both banked and unbanked.
Oviosu responded to YNaija’s announcement by saying, “I am humbled by this honour, which I dedicate to my 200 person-strong team at Paga, our fantastic agents who are the front-line of our services, and our investors. Together we are working to ensure all Nigerians are financially included and to solve payments for all consumers and businesses.”
With more than 16 years of experience in a variety of technical and business roles in High-tech and Private Equity, Tayo oversees a business that serves over 5 million Nigerians. He started Paga out of his personal frustration of always having to carry cash around in his pocket.
Today, Paga has grown into a full-blown financial services platform delivering universal access to payments and financial services to all individuals and businesses. Through Paga, businesses and individuals can pay and get paid in diverse ways from its large network of over 10,500 agents – entrepreneurs who offer Paga services within their stores; it’s online, mobile and *242# channels. With Paga, Nigerians can deposit money into any bank, pay their utility bills – electricity, payTV, internet and transfer money across the country.
For 7 years, Paga has been tirelessly solving the payment needs for all sizes of merchants (without competing with them) and making it easy for consumers to send money to other people or pay for goods & services.
Paga has processed over 28 million transactions worth over N345 billion since inception. Paga is insured by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, which means that at Paga your cash is safe; your privacy is protected; all issues are resolved in 48 hours and there are no hidden charges.
