Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with the African Leadership University (ALU) School of Business to launch a 13-week executive development programme aimed at building tech leaders, strengthening its leadership pipeline and supporting the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.
The financial technology company said the executive education programme is designed to equip its managers with advanced leadership capabilities, strategic management expertise and data-driven decision-making skills needed to drive large-scale digital transformation.
According to Moniepoint, the programme combines physical immersion sessions, live virtual classes and self-paced learning. Participants will complete two specialised learning tracks focused on Strategic Management and Leadership and Data-Driven Decision-Making.
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc., Tosin Eniolorunda, said the initiative reflects the company’s long-term commitment to developing world-class leaders capable of sustaining innovation and deepening financial inclusion across Africa.
“We consider it a huge privilege, given our market leadership, to drive the empowerment of bold, transformational professionals for the financial services industry. Execution is everything in this game, and execution is a leadership problem before it’s anything else.
“If we want Nigeria’s digital economy to compete globally, we can’t outsource the people who run it; we have to build them deliberately here. In creating financial happiness for Africans everywhere, the leaders who come through this programme will be the ones who decide whether Moniepoint’s infrastructure actually reaches the small business owner in Onitsha or Kano the way it’s supposed to,” Eniolorunda said.
He stressed that continued investment in human capital remains essential as Moniepoint expands its digital financial services offerings across Africa.
According to him, the growth of the digital ecosystem depends on the strength of its leaders, noting that Moniepoint’s rapid expansion has been driven by sustained investment in digital infrastructure serving millions of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
“In an industry where technological disruption is continuous and competition is intensifying, this investment in human capital is non-negotiable in building a resilient leadership ecosystem,” he added.
Moniepoint said the executive programme aligns with Nigeria’s digital economy agenda by integrating technical expertise, human-centred leadership and data fluency to prepare managers for emerging industry challenges.
The curriculum will be delivered by faculty members from the African Leadership University, including Dr. Olugbenga Afolabi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Hazon Holdings and founder of the Eko Innovation Centre, alongside Dr. Omowale Crenshaw, co-founder of Grupo Mecca Colombia and former McKinsey consultant.
The company said the partnership will strengthen managers’ leadership, communication and evidence-based decision-making skills while reinforcing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles across its operations.
Moniepoint added that developing stronger internal leadership capacity will support its efforts to expand access to financial services for MSMEs and individuals, while advancing Nigeria’s financial inclusion and digital economy agenda.
