Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola Named Vice Chair of US-Africa Business Chamber of Commerce

Flutterwave founder and CEO, Olugbenga Agboola has been appointed as vice chair of the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s US-Africa Business Center. 

This announcement was made during the US-Nigeria Executive Dialogue held in New York City. The group expressed gratitude for receiving the endorsement of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Announcing the appointment, U.S Chamber of Commerce wrote,

“Flutterwave is at the forefront of the digital revolution in Africa. Their leadership and vision in the digital economy sector exemplify why Africa is a key player in the global economic narrative. We are eager to explore Africa’s digital transformation and to advance the US-Nigeria business initiative announced at UNGA”.

The US Chamber of Commerce’s US-Africa Business Center noted its alignment with Flutterwave’s dedication to enhancing US-Africa relations, fostering evolving commercial ties between the continents, and promoting emerging technologies.

Commenting on his appointment, Agboola expressed his thoughts on LinkedIn, which he wrote, 

“Becoming the vice chair of the US Chamber of Commerce’s US-Africa Business Center board is not only a personal milestone but also a realization of our pledge to integrate Africa into the global economy. Africa is a key player in the global economic narrative, and we are eager to explore and advance the digital transformation on the continent. Thank you to the US-Africa Business Center for this great honour.”