Leading Fintech firm, OPay Digital Services Limited, has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting Nigerian youth by organizing the “Empowering Futures Conference 2025” in Lagos and unveiling a ₦1.2 billion university scholarship program.
The event took place on Friday, October 31, at the Lagos Marriott Hotel in Ikeja.
It was attended by academics, tech experts, and notable celebrities like Tunde Onakoya, Nancy Isime, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Stan Nze, Layi Wasabi, Tania Omotayo, Kiekie, Ebuka Uchendu, and many others.
During the event, OPay unveiled several programs under its Corporate Social Responsibility agenda. Among them is the ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship program developed in partnership with Nigerian universities.
Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer of OPay Nigeria, Elizabeth Wang, disclosed the 10-year ₦1.2 billion Corporate Social Responsibility scholarship plan.
The scholarship aims to sponsor 420 students each year across 20 universities in all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, offering financial assistance for tuition, accommodation, and essential study materials.
Institutions that were recipients of the grants included the Ahmadu Bello University, University of Ibadan; Obafemi Awolowo University; University of Ilorin; Federal University of Technology, Minna; Benue State University; University of Calabar; Olabisi Onabanjo University; and Bayero University.
Others were the Kwara State Polytechnic; University of Abuja; University of Uyo; Ambrose Alli University; Nasarawa State University; University of Maiduguri; Federal University of Health Sciences, Bauchi; University of Jos; University of Nigeria, Lagos State University; and the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede.
Additionally, the company introduced the CyberLab Project, a digital skills initiative focused on establishing innovation labs in universities nationwide to foster tech-driven learning and creativity.
