NIBSS said Momoh brought over 30 years of extensive experience in the financial services industry to her pivotal role as MD/CEO
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has appointed Ebehijie Momoh as the Managing Director of its subsidiary, AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited (AFSL).
NIBSS made this known in a statement on Sunday, where it also announced the appointment of Ugo Obasi as Chief Operating Officer of AfriGOPay.
The new appointments mark a significant step forward in the mission to transform the payment landscape and improve the financial experience for businesses and consumers throughout Nigeria, Africa and beyond.
Momoh according to NIBSS, brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the financial services industry to her pivotal role as MD/CEO.
She began her career at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and has held strategic leadership positions at Diamond Bank Plc (now Access Bank Plc), First City Monument Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and most recently, as Senior Vice President and Country Head, West Africa at Mastercard.
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Obasi on the other hand, brings over 20 years of exceptional leadership experience in banking, information technology, and payments across West Africa to AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited as COO.
Before joining the company, he served as the Director responsible for Business Development and Bank Partnerships at Ceviant Payments and held pivotal roles at Unity Bank Plc, Ingenico, and other card schemes. His career is distinguished by implementing transformative payment solutions throughout the region.
Commenting on the appointment, the Managing Director of NIBSS, Premier Oiwoh said, “We are thrilled to welcome Ebehijie as the MD/CEO and Ugo as the COO of AfriGOPay to lead our national domestic card scheme. Their proven leadership, innovative mindset and extensive experience in the financial and payment industry are exactly what we need for this transformative initiative, which is proudly Nigerian. We are confident that under their leadership, we will reach new heights in delivering cutting-edge card and payment solutions to our citizens.”