Olugbenga Agboola, the visionary founder and CEO of Flutterwave, Olugbenga “GB” Agboola has been appointed as the new Vice Chair of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center Board of Directors.
The announcement, made at the prestigious U.S.-Nigeria Executive Dialogue in New York City, received high praise and endorsement from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and industry leaders.
The U.S.-Africa Business Center, in partnership with board chair company PepsiCo, lauded Flutterwave’s leadership in driving Africa’s digital economy forward. Agboola, in response to his appointment, expressed gratitude and emphasized the alignment of this role with Flutterwave’s mission to connect Africa to the global economy.
“Joining the US Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center’s board as the new Vice Chair is both a personal achievement and a fulfillment of our commitment to connecting Africa to the global economy,” he stated.
Amid the esteemed U.S.-Nigeria Executive Dialogue, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria endorsed Flutterwave’s appointment, indicating the significance of this collaboration in advancing bilateral business initiatives. PepsiCo, as the chair company of the USAfBC Board, also commended Flutterwave’s appointment, highlighting the company’s dedication to driving innovation and economic progress in Africa.
“The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center is thrilled to welcome Flutterwave as the new Vice Chair of the U.S.-Africa Business Center Board of Directors, represented by its dynamic Founder and CEO, Olugbenga Agboola ,“GB”, said the Africa Business Center.
“At the U.S.-Nigeria Executive Dialogue in #NewYorkCity, we had the privilege of receiving the endorsement of H.E. President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, accompanied by the commendation of USAfBC Board Chair company, PepsiCo for this exciting announcement,”it added.
