The Association of Professional Women Bankers Nigeria (APWBN) has named Interswitch as the winner of the Digital Finance Excellence Award.
The Digital Finance Excellence Award recognises organisations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact in leveraging technology to transform financial services and drive financial inclusion.
While receiving the award at the APWBN Marquee Event held at the Civic Centre, Lagos, the Chief Customer Experience Officer of Interswitch, Ms Oremeyi Akah, said the recognition further reinforces Interswitch’s position as a trailblazer in digital finance and its commitment to driving growth, innovation, and inclusion across the continent.
Also speaking at the ceremony themed Redefining Power – Women Shaping the Future of Finance, the Executive Vice President for Group Marketing and Communications at Interswitch, Ms Cherry Eromosele, said, “This award is a testament to Interswitch’s unwavering commitment to advancing digital finance and delivering impactful, customer-focused solutions across Africa.”
“We are particularly honoured to be recognised by APWBN, an organisation championing the advancement of women in the banking and financial services sector. At Interswitch, we believe that inclusion and innovation go hand in hand in building a sustainable financial ecosystem,” she added.
The APWBN Marquee Event 2026 featured an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers and industry leaders who shared perspectives on the future of finance in a rapidly evolving global economy and the evolving role of women in shaping the future of finance, with a strong focus on innovation, leadership, and inclusion.
The programme brought together top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the evolving role of women in driving financial transformation.