Gbenga Agboola, the Chief Executive Officer of leading payment technology company, Flutterwave has been honoured at the New York Stock Exchange. Agboola was privileged to ring the closing bell for the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE last week.
The event was part of the Founder’s Day celebration in honour of Black History Month, which recognizes the achievements, contributions, and history of African Americans who are making significant strides in all areas of life. Ringing of the closing bell by the tech guru is a significant milestone for the African technology industry. It underscores the talent and innovation that exists in Africa and showcases the continent’s potential to make an impact on the global stage.
It also attest to the fact that Agboola can still make a difference in the tech world despite the challenges his company had faced over the years. This development is coming when Flutterwave is trying so hard to regain its reputation after a series of controversies. Flutterwave had recently been cleared of financial impropriety in Kenya after charges against them were dropped. A Kenyan High Court had frozen the accounts of the company, accusing it of money laundering. The Nigerian firm was one of seven entities suspected to have been used as conduits for money laundering and card fraud in the guise of providing merchant services, according to authorities in Kenya.
In its efforts to regain its glory, the fintech company had made a move to acquire another British fintech company, Railsr and expand its operation. While sponsoring the largest reality show in Africa, Big Brother Titans in order to increase its operation.
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