NIBSS announces new CEO, AfriGOpay COO

Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has appointed Ebehijie Juliet Momoh as Managing Director/CEO and Ugo Obasi as Chief Operating Officer of AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of NIBSS.

The appointments, according to a statement from NIBSS, mark a significant step forward in the mission to transform the payment landscape and improve the financial experience for businesses and consumers throughout Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

Momoh, according to NIBSS, brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the financial services industry to her pivotal role as MD/CEO. She began her career at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and has held strategic leadership positions at Diamond Bank Plc (now Access Bank Plc), First City Monument Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and most
recently, as Senior Vice President and Country Head at Mastercard.

In her new role, Momoh will lead the development, operations, and acceptance of the AfriGO Card. This card scheme is designed to deliver a seamless, secure, and efficient payment system that meets the diverse needs of the populace. By facilitating faster transactions, reducing costs, and enhancing the overall user experience, the AfriGO Card Scheme aims to position Nigeria at the forefront of the digital payment revolution.

Obasi joins AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited as COO, bringing over 20 years of exceptional leadership experience in banking, information technology and payments across West Africa.

Before joining AFSL, he served as the Director responsible for Business Development and Bank Partnerships at Ceviant Payments and held pivotal roles at Unity Bank Plc, Ingenico and other card schemes.

His career is distinguished by implementing transformative payment solutions throughout the region. As COO, Obasi will drive operational excellence and innovation, overseeing the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency, security, and user experience of the AfriGO Card.

Commenting on the appointments, Mr. Premier Oiwoh, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIBSS, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ebehijie as MD/CEO and Ugo as COO of AfriGOPay to lead our national domestic card scheme. Their proven leadership, innovative mindset, and extensive experience in the financial and payment industry are exactly what we need for this transformative initiative, which is proudly Nigerian. We are confident that under their leadership, we will reach new heights in delivering cutting-edge card and payment solutions to our citizens.”