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| L-R Victor Akinfala, Head Partnerships and Special Projects, Enactus Nigeria; Chinelo Dike-Okonkwo, Brands, Communications & CSR, Interswitch; Michael Ajayi, Country Director, Enactus Nigeria; Yemisi Owonubi, Head, Masterbrand, Communications & CSR, Interswitch; Baribefe Aloega, Programs Officer (Special Projects), Enactus Nigeria; and Adaobi Ezirim, Brands, Communications & CSR Executive, Interswitch at the courtesy visit where the Enactus Changemaker Collaboration Award was conferred on Interswitch. |
Interswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, has been conferred with the Enactus Nigeria Changemaker Collaboration Award, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to innovation, education, and youth empowerment in Nigeria.
The award was presented during a courtesy visit by Enactus Nigeria’s leadership team to Interswitch’s headquarters in Lagos, following the conclusion of the 2025 Enactus Nigeria National Competition and in commemoration of Enactus’ 25th anniversary.
Enactus Nigeria, part of the global Enactus network, engages university students to design entrepreneurial solutions to social and economic challenges, with annual competitions culminating in the Enactus World Cup.
For years, Interswitch has been a steadfast partner of Enactus Nigeria, supporting programs that inspire the next generation of African leaders and changemakers. This recognition reinforces Interswitch’s role in advancing youth-driven innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent.
Beyond this partnership, Interswitch has consistently invested in initiatives that nurture creativity and excellence, including the Interswitch Innovation Discovery Series, which showcases bold ideas, and InterswitchSPAK, the company’s flagship National Science Competition that discovers and rewards Africa’s brightest young STEM talents.
Speaking on the award, Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications, Interswitch Group, said: “We are deeply honoured to receive the Enactus Nigeria Changemaker Collaboration Award. At Interswitch, we believe that Africa’s prosperity is tied to the ingenuity and resilience of its youth. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to creating platforms and opportunities that nurture talent, inspire innovation and drive sustainable impact in communities across Nigeria and beyond. We also congratulate Enactus on its 25th anniversary and celebrate the incredible impact it has made in empowering young changemakers across Nigeria and beyond.”
Representatives of Enactus Nigeria praised Interswitch’s unwavering commitment to education, entrepreneurship, and innovation, noting that the award reflects the company’s consistent partnership with organizations that share its vision of empowering young Africans.
The award highlights Interswitch’s leadership not just in digital payments and commerce but also as a catalyst for youth empowerment, collaboration, and inclusive growth across Africa’s innovation ecosystem.