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In a significant development, Olugbenga Agboola, the founder and CEO of Flutterwave, has been named as the vice chair of the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s US-Africa Business Center.
The announcement of Agboola’s appointment came during the US-Nigeria Executive Dialogue convened in New York City, where the group expressed appreciation for the endorsement of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement heralding the appointment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce remarked:
“Flutterwave is a pioneering force in Africa’s digital revolution. Their leadership and innovative contributions to the digital economy sector underscore Africa’s pivotal role in the global economic landscape. We eagerly anticipate exploring Africa’s digital transformation and advancing the US-Nigeria business initiative announced at UNGA.”
The US-Africa Business Center, a division of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, highlighted its alignment with Flutterwave’s commitment to enhancing US-Africa relations, nurturing evolving commercial partnerships between the continents, and championing emerging technologies.
Reflecting on his new role, Agboola shared his sentiments on LinkedIn, stating:
“Being appointed as the vice chair of the US Chamber of Commerce’s US-Africa Business Center board represents a significant personal milestone and reaffirms our commitment to integrating Africa into the global economy. Africa’s prominence in the global economic narrative is undeniable, and we are enthusiastic about driving and propelling the continent’s digital transformation forward. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the US-Africa Business Center for this esteemed honor.”
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