Manny Ita –
Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company, has announced plans to position Anambra State as its primary technology and operational hub in Nigeria’s South-East region, in a strategic move aimed at expanding digital financial services and supporting small businesses.
The announcement was made by Flutterwave Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga Agboola, during an engagement with tech ecosystem stakeholders in Awka, Anambra State.
Agboola said the initiative is part of the company’s broader expansion strategy following recent regulatory approvals that strengthened its capacity to deliver expanded financial services, including payment processing and banking-enabled solutions.
He explained that the planned hub would focus on deploying financial infrastructure across the state, including payment systems, merchant tools, and point-of-sale services designed to improve access to digital transactions for businesses of all sizes.
The fintech firm also disclosed plans to roll out a dedicated entrepreneurship support programme aimed at boosting startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South-East, with Anambra serving as the starting point.
According to the company, the initiative is expected to improve financial inclusion, enhance business growth opportunities, and deepen access to digital payment solutions across the region’s commercial ecosystem.
Flutterwave noted that its strategy is centered on decentralising fintech innovation in Nigeria by expanding beyond traditional business hubs and strengthening regional digital economies.
The company added that partnerships with local stakeholders will play a key role in the rollout, as it seeks to integrate more businesses into its payment infrastructure and financial services network across Anambra and neighbouring states.
