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Upesa, a digital payment platform recently reaffirmed its commitment to driving financial inclusion by sponsoring the July edition of the Monthly Tech & Career Fair (Ibadan Southwest). Powered by stablecoins, Upesa enables users to send, receive, and withdraw both local and global payments instantly, securely, and at low cost using blockchain technology.
The two-day event, hosted by JTconnect, a fast-rising Web3 empowerment platform, which held recently, recorded over 2,000 participants, according to a statement, and featured insightful sessions on blockchain adoption, Web3 innovation, and the future of digital finance in Africa.
As the official sponsor, Upesa provided more than just funding, the brand actively fueled conversations around decentralised finance and practical use cases of blockchain to improve everyday life across the continent.
Founder and Chief Executive officer, Oluwafemi Boyejo, delivered a standout session on stablecoins, borderless payments, and Upesa’s mission to redefine financial access for underserved communities.
“Our sponsorship of this fair is a reflection of what we stand for, empowering everyday Africans with real tools for financial freedom,” said Boyejo in the statement. “We’re not just building a wallet; we’re building a movement anchored on education, innovation, and accessibility.”
Boyejo said Upesa is a digital payment platform that lets you send, receive, and withdraw local and global payments powered by stablecoins, offering Peer-to-peer trading with low fees, access to local stablecoins including eNGN and USDC, seamless local bill payments and remittances, all through a secure, user-friendly mobile app available on both iOS and Android.
Boyejo further said that the brand is set to launch a range of new features in the coming months, An “Add Service” feature where digital service providers can list their talents and connect with interested consumers/clients” also including a merchant payment gateway to help businesses easily receive payments at extremely lower fees, peer-to-peer trading options with On-chain FX for fast and seamless currency swaps, and a series of educational programs and community outreach initiatives aimed at empowering young Africans with blockchain knowledge and real earning opportunities.
Through strategic events like this, Upesa will be working with JTconnect to deepen its impact by supporting grassroots education, expanding access to digital finance tools, and empowering more Nigerians with the knowledge and resources needed to participate meaningfully in the Web3 economy.
