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De nouveaux leaders rejoignent AfricaNenda pour transformer les paiements en Afrique

par Dr Robert Ochola, CEO at AfricaNenda Foundation - 16 septembre 2025

Au nom d’AfricaNenda Foundation, j’ai l’honneur d’annoncer la nomination de nouveaux membres au sein de notre Conseil Consultatif, moment clé qui renforce notre gouvernance et fait progresser notre vision de l'inclusion financière à travers l'Afrique.

Ces leaders de haut niveau, reconnus pour leur expertise, leur parcours exemplaire et leur influence dans leurs domaines respectifs, rejoignent notre gouvernance à un moment stratégique de notre développement. Leur arrivée constitue un signal fort : un engagement collectif pour un avenir où les paiements instantanés et inclusifs deviennent un levier décisif de transformation pour le continent africain.

Leur expérience, leur connaissance des enjeux financiers et technologiques ainsi que leur vaste réseau enrichiront notre vision et nos actions. Initiativesueront à orienter, avec rigueur et discernement, nos initiatives en matière de gouvernance, de partenariats et d’innovation, afin que notre mission réponde pleinement aux besoins des populations africaines et soutiennent la création d’un écosystème de paiements moderne, fiable et accessible à tous.

En intégrant notre Conseil Consultatif, ces leaders témoignent de leur confiance dans notre mission et deviennent des catalyseurs pour poursuivre notre travail avec détermination, rigueur et vision stratégique renouvelée. Cette étape dépasse le simple élargissement de notre gouvernance : elle consolide la position d’AfricaNenda Foundation comme acteur clé de l'écosystème des paiements en Afrique et souligne notre responsabilité dans la promotion d'une inclusion financière durable.

Grâce à leur contribution et à la force de notre vision commune, AfricaNenda Foundation franchira une étape déterminante dans la réalisation de ses objectifs. Nous leur souhaitons la bienvenue et nous nous réjouissons de collaborer à leurs côtés pour concrétiser nos ambitions, renforcer notre action et amplifier notre impact au service du développement économique et social du continent africain.


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