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OPay opens new Jos office
OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading financial technology company officially launched a new office in Jos, Plateau State capital. This is part of its strategy to enhance financial inclusion, announce it’s presence and boost customer service nationally. The event took place on March 25, 2026, and was attended by local business leaders, community representatives, and OPay executives.
L-R: Head of Partnerships, OPay, Odiase Ikponmwosa Kolawole; HRH Dagwom Rwey Za’ang (Zawan), Sir Christopher Sheku Mancha KSJ, SSG; Chief Operations and Technology Officer, OPay, Dotun Adekunle; Regional Manager, Jos/North East, OPay, Gabriel Kate Adeola; and Team Director, Key Account Merchants, Retail and FMCG, OPay, Isimeme Ayobami Owobu during the official launch of the OPay Office in Jos, Plateau State.
The new office will serve as a hub for individuals and businesses in Plateau State, strengthening support for OPay’s agent, merchant and customers network thereby improving service delivery. The company said the facility is expected to create jobs and drive local economic growth by enabling easier access to digital financial tools.
Speaking at the event, OPay’s Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Dotun Adekunle, said: “Opening this office in Jos allows us to stay closer to the people we serve, better understand their needs, and continue to provide fast, secure, and reliable financial services that improve everyday life. This new office is not just a building; it is a commitment to the people of Jos and Plateau State.”
OPay’s Jos office will support local merchants and businesses, facilitate financial transactions, and enable more Nigerians to access digital payments, including underserved communities. The expansion is part of OPay’s nationwide growth plan aimed at building trust and improving accessibility.
Established in 2018, OPay provides a range of financial services including money transfers, bill payments, ATM cards, airtime/data purchases, POS and merchant payment solutions, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation.
By expanding its physical presence in Plateau State, OPay aims to strengthen community engagement while advancing its mission of financial inclusion for all Nigerians.
Royal Exchange Plc has appointed Geoffrey Ohen as its Non-Executive Director, effective 23 July.
The insurance company disclosed the appointment in a regulatory filing signed by Lovelyn Aniekwe, the company secretary, on Wednesday.
The Royal Exchange stated that Mr Ohen possessed the requisite skills and experience to make meaningful contributions to the board and support the company’s growth and development.
“The Company is confident that Dr. Geoffrey C. Ohen has the requisite skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution to the Company’s Board and to support the Company’s continued growth and success,” the company said.
The company explained that Mr Ohen had completed the necessary process before his appointment.
Royal Exchange added that the appointed non-executive director is expected to support its strategic leadership and expansion initiatives.
Profile
Mr Ohen is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Geoff Ohen Group and has held several board-level leadership positions.
According to Royal Exchange, he currently serves as Chairman of Consolidated Resources Ltd, Ekocorp Plc, Owa Oil & Gas Ltd, and Networth Group, comprising Networth Securities & Finance Ltd and Networth Portfolio & Asset Management Ltd.
He previously served as the Chairman of Piccadilly Insurance Ltd and New Patriot Building Society Ltd, as well as a director of Daily Times of Nigeria Plc.
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Royal Exchange described Mr Ohen as a widely travelled executive and philanthropist with strategic vision, business acumen, and strong operational expertise.
Mr Ohen is also an Honorary Life Member of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Association Board in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mr Ohen is an alumnus of the University of Benin Medical School and the Lagos Business School.
He is a Fellow Associate of General Practice (FAGP), Member of the Institute of Directors (IoD), and Member of the Board of Trustees of St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi.
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