The Co-Founder of XchangeBox, Abiola Jimoh, has added another leaf to his cap at the just concluded 2024 edition of 50 Most Valuable Personalities of Nigeria’s Digital Economy.
At the event, organised by ITEdge Africa as a rallying point to assemble and recognised digital economy players who are making laudable contributions to the development of the sector, Jimoh and 49 other awardees were the centre of attention.
The recognition has become one of the most competitive awards in the country’s growing digital economy space, where a great number of individuals and brands champion great innovative project to put Nigeria among leading countries.
Mr. Jimoh is a venture builder with over 15 years of experience in business incubation, partnership and growth development.
His business focuses on rural traders, and farmers giving them access to pension remittances, health insurance, government bills payments and micro loans for micro businesses in rural areas leveraging on Agency Banking Networks.
He has hands-on experience having coordinated accelerator programs and provided advisory to a number of companies in Nigeria. He sits on the Boards of companies and also drive funding and investments as well as partnerships.
His company, XchangeBox, has maintained the primary goals of supporting businesses especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to access credit and digitise transaction records.
Jimoh said: “We provide a range of convenient payment solutions designed to simplify transactions for rural SMEs. From digital payment gateways to secure point-of-sale (POS) systems using our Payrep, XchangeBox equips businesses with the tools to accept and process payments seamlessly. By offering multiple payment options, we enhance customer satisfaction and foster growth.
“We empower rural businesses by unlocking their potential through specialized credit access solutions. Our team understands the challenges faced by rural entrepreneurs and creates tailored financial solutions to support their growth. With our innovative financing options and data-driven credit assessment, we provide the necessary funds for expansion and equip businesses with the resources they need to succeed.”