Accelerex, a fintech company, has been awarded the Excellence in Commerce Enablement Award at the Africa Fintech Summit 2023. The award recognizes companies that have contributed to the growth and development of the fintech business landscape in Africa. The event was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC, United States.
The Managing Director of Accelerex, Mr Olukayode Ariyo, stated that the award is a testament to the hard work and creativity of the entire Accelerex team in the provision of world-class payment and innovative products to businesses across Africa. He added that Accelerex is at the forefront of commerce enablement and simplified electronic payment solutions. The company is also passionate about deepening financial inclusion and providing financial services to the underserved and underbanked.
The fintech emerged as the winner of the award after an extensive and in-depth analysis of its role in the retail and trade markets across Africa. It was elected this year’s category winner by a public poll that witnessed over two thousand voting industry stakeholders from across the globe, according to the lead organiser of the summit, Mr Andrew Barden.