Interswitch Group, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, has been unveiled as key Sponsor of the Committee of e-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH) 2024 Conference. Scheduled for December 4th to 5th 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the conference will explore the theme “Payment System Vision 2030: Navigating Contemporary Issues in Driving Future Growth.”
CeBIH is made up of top-tier electronic business practitioners from all banks in Nigeria, with the primary objective of promoting electronic banking services that align with global best practices. The CeBIH 2024 Conference will play a pivotal role in advancing the goals of Payment System Vision (PSV) 2030 by evaluating progress, highlighting key milestones, and addressing challenges within the payment ecosystem.
The PSV 2030 is a strategic framework developed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to guide the evolution of the country’s payment systems over the next decade. Building on the success of previous initiatives like the Payment System Vision 2020, PSV 2030 aims to further advance financial inclusion, drive innovation in the payments sector, and support the broader digital economy in Nigeria.
In anticipation of a keynote address titled ‘The Impact of Globalization and the Gig Economy on Inclusive Payment Systems in Nigeria’ to be delivered by Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director, Interswitch, he remarked,
“We are proud to support CeBIH and the 2024 CeBIH annual conference as it aligns perfectly with our vision of building seamless, secure, and future-ready payment systems for Africa. This partnership highlights Interswitch’s commitment to drive innovation and advance the payments ecosystem. Together, we aim to address the evolving challenges in digital payments and contribute to the development of a robust, inclusive, and sustainable digital economy across Africa.”
The CeBIH 2024 conference will explore the role of technology and innovation in driving digital financial inclusion while fostering dialogue and collaboration between financial institutions, fintech companies, and regulators. The conference will also generate policy recommendations aimed at creating a supportive environment for the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem.
Furthermore, this year’s event will bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to explore strategies that will shape the future of payments in Nigeria and beyond. It will also feature engaging keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to drive meaningful outcomes.
Interswitch’s sponsorship of the 2024 CeBIH annual conference underlines its ongoing commitment to drive innovation and shape the future of payments in Nigeria. By supporting this impactful event, Interswitch continues to play a key role in advancing digital financial inclusion, promoting collaboration among key stakeholders and fostering the development of a robust and sustainable payment ecosystem.
As Nigeria moves towards achieving the objectives of PSV 2030, Interswitch continues to play a key role in the financial ecosystem, working alongside industry leaders to ensure that Africa’s payment systems evolve to meet the dynamic needs of its people. Interswitch will continue to lead the way in driving a seamless, secure, and inclusive digital economy for Nigeria and beyond.
