EP 19: The Payments Ecosystem in Africa -Unpacking the impact, challenges and opportunities that are changing the financial landscape.

The payments ecosystem in Africa is vast and complex, with various stakeholders ranging from mobile network operators to financial institutions. Olusegun Otaru, a FINTECH Business Development Manager, joins me on this episode. We explore the Payments Ecosystem in Africa -Unpacking the Impact, Challenges and Opportunities that Are Changing the Financial Landscape.  What to expect;  Key drivers of growth in the payments ecosystem in Africa The impact of new technologies on the payments landscape in Africa Opportunities exist for entrepreneurs to capitalize on emerging trends within African markets About this episode's guests Olusegun Otaru With over a decade of experience in the FINTECH and Banking Industries, he developed a major focus on digital & electronic payment products and financial inclusion in emerging markets. His multifunctional experience across sales and business development has allowed him to succeed as an individual contributor and team leader. Throughout his career, he has successfully led innovative product initiatives that delivered company-wide digital transformation, operational & cost efficiency, and customer success for financial institutions across EMEA while generating recurring revenues. As a sales leader, he is adept at collaborating with stakeholders to streamline and optimize processes. His consultative sales approach involves presentations and product demos to deliver solutions such as integrated solutions for the FMCG segment, alternate banking channels (ATM, USSD, POS, Mobile & web), Core Banking Applications for customers in the OFI/MFB segment, etc. This approach consistently helps him meet or surpass his targets by at least 90%. He possesses extensive knowledge of the Electronic Payments Industry and Acceptance Channels (EFT, payment cards, mobile payments, ATM, and POS), Financial Inclusion, and Enterprise Solutions for clients in both private and public sectors. His passion for working within high-performance teams sets him apart while constantly pursuing intuitive ways to bring affordable and secure solutions closer to the market.  LinkedIn: Olusegun Otaru https://www.linkedin.com/in/olusegunotaru/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joey3005 Connect with me on LinkedIn: Evangel Oputa https://www.linkedin.com/in/evangel-oputa/  Subscribe to the Youtube Channel: Evangel Oputa https://www.youtube.com/c/EvOputa/videos  Subscribe to my Blog https://evangeloputa.com/blog/