{
  "id": 5450910,
  "title": "OPay committed to driving financial inclusion through technology – COO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/opay-committed-to-driving-financial-inclusion-through-technology-coo-5450910",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-04T00:38:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/opay-committed-to-driving-financial-inclusion-through-technology-coo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OPay, a prominent fintech company in Nigeria, reaffirmed its commitment to operating normally in the country despite false rumors circulating online. The company held a town hall meeting in Lagos to address misinformation and reassure customers, merchants, and the Nigerian economy. COO Dotun Adekunle emphasized that OPay was operating and would not suspend or discontinue its operations. He urged Nigerians to verify information through official OPay channels before making financial decisions based on unverified online messages. OPay also announced that it would take legal action against those responsible for spreading false information, confirming that the matter is under investigation by the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force. The company's legal counsel, Akinfolabi Rokosu, stated that OPay would pursue the perpetrators to ensure accountability and protect customers. Industry stakeholders expressed concerns about the spread of false information, which can undermine trust in the financial system and discourage the use of digital payments. OPay's commitment to Nigeria extends beyond financial transactions, as the company supports education through its 10-year scholarship initiative, which has already benefited students at various universities across the country.",
  "summary": "OPay Nigeria’s COO confirms the fintech is fully operational, dismissing false shutdown rumors. Learn about OPay’s commitment to financial inclusion and le Read More: https://punchng.com/opay-committed-to-driving-financial-inclusion-through-technology-coo/",
  "key_points": [
    "OPay reaffirms commitment to financial inclusion in Nigeria",
    "COO Dotun Adekunle addresses misinformation in Lagos town hall",
    "Company to take legal action against false information spreaders"
  ],
  "editors_take": "OPay's reaffirmation of its commitment to Nigeria and efforts to combat misinformation signals a push to maintain trust in the financial system and protect its customers and operations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "OPay committed to driving financial inclusion through technology – COO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/opay-committed-to-driving-financial-inclusion-through-technology-coo",
        "published": "2026-09-04T00:36:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}