PayU GPO names Ugochukwu Eze country manager, Nigeria

Today, PayU GPO, the leading online payment service provider operating in over 50+ emerging markets, announces the appointment of Ugochukwu Eze as Country Manager in Nigeria.

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Ugochukwu Eze – who has extensive fintech experience spanning 17 years – has served as PayU’s Director/Product Manager in Nigeria for nearly a decade, leading in the conceptualization and development of customer centric solutions critical to the market.

Karen Nadasen, CEO, PayU Africa, states, “Nigeria is a pivotal and rapidly growing economy for the African region, offering immense opportunities for digital payments and e-commerce expansion.”

“Ugochukwu’s appointment is testament to our investment in this market, as his experience and leadership will mark an exciting era of digital technology driving wider financial inclusion.”

Already Africa’s biggest e-commerce market, Nigeria is primed for further growth as consumer spending and revenue continue to rise, supporting the growth of the local payments industry as it enables convenient and seamless payments processing.

Beyond appointing a new Country Manager, PayU GPO plans to hire 10 developers in Nigeria to boost local tech capabilities and drive growth and innovation.

Further, the online payment service provider plans to enhance local infrastructure to reduce data costs and boost technology and talent as part of its long-term investment in the country.

“At PayU GPO, we are dedicated to broadening our local services and capabilities and strengthening our foothold in Africa. We remain steadfast in our mission to offer the best in efficient alternative payment methods that cater to the needs of consumers in each market,” Nadasen adds. 

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