Mastercard Appoints Folasade Femi-Lawal as Country Manager for West Africa

Folasade Femi-Lawal has been appointed Mastercard's new Country Manager for West Africa, where she will be responsible for steering the company's strategy and growth. Folasade has over 25 years of experience in financial services, management consulting, telecommunications, and business advisory services, making him well-suited to lead the drive for digital transformation in Africa's innovation sector.

Mastercard's hiring of Folasade as new Country Manager for West Africa demonstrates the company's unwavering commitment to innovation and digital transformation in the area. Folasade, who has vast expertise in multiple industries, will collaborate closely with public and private sector partners to accelerate Nigeria's transition to a cashless society through digital innovation.

Folasade expressed her joy for the new post and underscored Mastercard's commitment to enabling one billion people, 50 million small companies, and 25 million female entrepreneurs. "I am thrilled to join Mastercard and contribute to the company's mission of building a more connected and inclusive digital economy in West Africa," she said in a statement.

Lagos Tech Fest: A Platform for Advancement

Mastercard has agreed to be the Platinum Sponsor of the 2017 Lagos Tech Fest, demonstrating its commitment. The event will highlight the newest breakthroughs in digital payment technologies while emphasizing the necessity of financial and digital inclusion in the area.

Folasade emphasized the partnership's significance, saying, "Our sponsorship of the Lagos Tech Fest demonstrates our commitment to driving innovation and fostering collaboration in the tech ecosystem." We think that by working together, we can fully realize the potential of digital technology and build a more inclusive and prosperous future for all."