PalmPay wins Digital Governance Award for Innovation at Nigeria GovTech 2025, reaffirming its commitment to fintech inclusion and digital transformation

PalmPay wins Digital Governance Award at the 2025 Nigeria GovTech Awards, further cementing its reputation as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s fintech innovation space.

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The company was honoured with the Digital Governance Company of the Year (Fintech Innovation) award at a ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The event, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), celebrated organisations and individuals transforming governance through technology.

Receiving the award on behalf of the firm, Chika Nwosu, Managing Director of PalmPay Limited, expressed appreciation for the national recognition and highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to digital empowerment.

“This award reflects our dedication to creating inclusive, secure, and innovative financial solutions for Nigerians,” Nwosu stated.

“We remain committed to supporting the government’s digital transformation drive and empowering individuals and businesses through accessible fintech innovation.”

PalmPay’s recognition at the prestigious GovTech Awards underscores its expanding role in Nigeria’s digital economy.

With over 35 million users in just six years, the fintech platform continues to break barriers in financial inclusion.

Organised annually by the BPSR, the Nigeria GovTech Awards honour excellence in public and private sector innovation, spotlighting the transformative role of technology in governance, transparency, and service delivery.

PalmPay’s product suite includes mobile payments, savings, micro-insurance, and agent banking services—features designed to serve underserved markets and boost economic participation across all demographics.

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As Nigeria intensifies efforts to digitise public services and promote inclusive economic growth, PalmPay’s consistent innovation offers a powerful model for responsible, scalable digital finance solutions.