Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of E-Settlement Olaoluwa Awojoodu has said his company has created financial accessibility and inclusion for millions of Nigerians through its agent network. He said the organisation is currently working on a foundation called Access Point which will also create solutions to financial accessibility in communities across Nigeria. He explained that as long as Nigeria’s economy is still cash-driven agent network would continue to solve crucial financial problems in the society. xAwoojodu mentioned illiteracy, lack of financial education, diversity of culture as challenges they face while providing financial services in rural communities in the country. He said the agent network provided a solution during the COVID-19 lockdown by making sure that people could carry on with their financial transaction despite the unavailability of financial institutions.

Source: The Guardian June 28, 2021 11:26 UTC