By Juliet Umeh
PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s leading neobanks driving financial inclusion, has clinched the Digital Governance Company of the Year (Fintech Innovation) award at the Nigeria GovTech Awards 2025, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, BPSR.
The prestigious ceremony, held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, honoured organisations and individuals championing digital transformation, innovation, and good governance through technology across Nigeria.
Receiving the award, Managing Director of PalmPay Limited, Chika Reginald Nwosu, expressed appreciation for the recognition and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to using technology as a tool for national progress.
“This award reflects our dedication to creating inclusive, secure, and innovative financial solutions for Nigerians,” said Nwosu.
“We remain committed to supporting the government’s digital transformation agenda and empowering individuals and businesses through accessible fintech innovation.”
The Nigeria GovTech Awards, hosted annually by the BPSR, celebrates excellence in both the public and private sectors, spotlighting innovators who are leveraging technology to drive better governance and socioeconomic development.
PalmPay’s recognition as Digital Governance Company of the Year (Fintech Innovation) further cements its reputation as a trusted digital finance platform promoting growth, transparency, and innovation within Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem.
With its secure and user-friendly digital banking platform, PalmPay continues to bridge the financial inclusion gap by offering services such as mobile payments, savings, and micro-insurance through its app and extensive mobile money agent network.
Through innovation and partnership, PalmPay is not only redefining digital banking in Nigeria but also driving economic empowerment in underserved communities across Africa.
