The Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, has unveiled plans to establish Anambra State as the company’s operational hub for Nigeria’s South East region.
Newsonspot reports that Agboola made this known during a visit to Awka, where he was accompanied by Stanley Uzochukwu, CEO of Stanel Group and proprietor of Delborough Hotel. The delegation was received by members of the local tech ecosystem, signaling growing interest in regional innovation.
Following the recent acquisition of a banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria, Agboola said the company is poised to deepen its impact by simplifying digital payments and expanding financial services for businesses across the region.
According to him, Flutterwave’s infrastructure already powers numerous companies across Nigeria, and the move to establish a hub in Anambra will bring its services closer to businesses. The plan includes deploying point-of-sale systems to small and large enterprises, improving access to financing, and strengthening the fintech ecosystem.
Agboola emphasized that the initiative will go beyond payments. He revealed plans for a large-scale impact program aimed at empowering entrepreneurs in Anambra, with a focus on technology, lending, and business growth.
He noted that for over a decade, Flutterwave has served as a major payment platform across Africa, but now seeks to provide deeper value by supporting small and medium enterprises through strategic partnerships in the South East.
The proposed hub is expected to enhance access to loans, improve financial inclusion, and stimulate economic growth. Agboola added that the broader vision is to nurture innovation and create globally competitive businesses from Anambra State.
With this move, Flutterwave aims to transform the region into a thriving fintech hub while creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to scale faster and contribute to Nigeria’s digital economy.
