First Bank of Nigeria held its 3rd Integrate Fintech Summit on Wednesday, 16 October 2019 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The Nigerian fintech scene is growing from strength to strength, attracting $95 million in investment in 2018. Fintech firms are transforming banking and finance. First Bank, Nigeria’s premier bank, is a leading innovator, deploying financial technologies across its nationwide network to serve its large customer base.
Now in its third year, First Bank’s Integrate Fintech Summit has become an industry platform for fintech players to collaborate and innovate.
This year’s version was themed Banking + Tech = Solving Real Problems. A keynote speech on the theme for the event was given by Victor Asemota, Founder, Swifta Systems & Services. Participants explored the role of technology in solving financial exclusion and payment processing problems and in providing tailored lifestyle financial solutions.
Experienced players in the fintech sector shared their insights on three panels: Solving Business Problems, Solving Lifestyle Problems and Solving Regulatory, Security & Legal Problems using Banking & Technology.
Speakers emphasized the need for Fintech entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses rather than focus on mere survival.
Participants were treated to a sumptuous buffet after the breakout session.
Dr. Adesola Adedutan, CEO of First BankChuma Ezirim, Group Executive e-Business and Retail Products, First BankVictor Asemota, Founder, Swifta System & ServicesGuests at the eventL-R: Dayo Ademola, Head of Innovation, EFinA; Lola Ekugo, Head, Digital Innovation Lab, FirstBank; Deepankar Rustagi, CEO/Founder, VConnect & Omnibiz; Akindele Phillips, CFO/Co-founder, farmcrowdyL-R: Edward Popoola, CTO/Co-founder, Cowrywise; Chinedu Azodoh, CTO/Co-founder, MAX.NG; Taiwo Shonekan, Head, Customer Experience & Value Management, FirstBank; Damilola Emuze, COO/Co-founder, ScholarX; Debo Odulana, CEO/Founder, Doctoora E-Health LtdCallistus Obetta, Group Executive, Technology & Services, FirstBankL-R: Tosin Faniro-Dada, Head, Startups (Lagos Innovates) LSETF; Odunoluwa Longe, Co-founder, DIYlaw & the Longe Practice, Harrison Nnaji, Chief Information Security Officer, First BankL-R; Akindele Phillips, CFO/Co-founder, farmcrowdy: Harrison Nnaji, Chief Information Security Officer, First Bank, Damilola Emuze, COO/Co-founder, ScholarX; Taiwo Shonekan, Head Customer Experience & Value Management, Facebook; Lola Ekugo, Head, Digital Innovation Lab, FirstBank; Gbenga Shobo, Deputy Managing Director, FirstBank; Oluwatoyin Aina, Group Head, Energy Downstream & International Oil Trading, First Bank; Tosin Faniro-Dada, Head, Startups (Lagos Innovates) LSETF; Olubukola Akinwunmi, Deputy Director, Paystems System Policy, CBN (representing Sam Okojere); Olayinka Situ, Chief Transformation Officer, First Bank; Chinedu Azodoh, CTO/Co-founder, MAX.NGChuma Ezirim, Group Executive e-Business and Retail Products, First Bank; Callistus Obetta, Group Executive, Technology & Services, FirstBank; Gbenga Shobo, Deputy Managing Director, FirstBank; Victor Asemota, Founder, Swifta Systems & Services and Keynote Speaker at the event (FirstBank FinTech Summit 3.0); Adesola Adeduntan, Chief Executive Officer, FirstBank and Abdullahi Ibrahim, Executive Director, Public Sector FirstBank
