Tayo Oviosu is a Nigerian entrepreneur, fintech innovator, and business executive best known as the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of mypaga.com, one of Africa’s leading mobile payments and financial services companies. Through his work, he has become one of the continent’s most influential fintech leaders, helping millions of people access secure and convenient financial services.
Born and raised in Nigeria, Tayo Oviosu developed an early interest in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship. He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from and later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from .
Before launching Paga, Oviosu built a successful international career. He worked at major organizations, including cisco.com, where he gained valuable experience in product management, corporate strategy, and technology innovation. While working abroad, he became increasingly interested in solving financial inclusion challenges in Africa.
In 2009, he founded Paga with a vision of creating a cashless ecosystem that would make it simple for anyone to send, receive, and manage money digitally. Under his leadership, Paga evolved into a comprehensive financial platform that offers mobile payments, money transfers, bill payments, merchant services, and other digital financial solutions.
The company has built an extensive network of agents and partners that allow individuals and businesses to conduct transactions conveniently, even in underserved communities. Paga has processed billions of dollars in transactions and has played a significant role in expanding financial inclusion throughout Nigeria and beyond.
Tayo Oviosu is widely recognized for his ability to combine technology, innovation, and business strategy to solve real-world problems. He has become a respected voice in Africa’s fintech ecosystem, frequently speaking at global conferences, technology summits, and investment forums about entrepreneurship, digital finance, and Africa’s economic future.
His achievements have earned him numerous awards and international recognition. Beyond building Paga, Oviosu actively mentors entrepreneurs and advocates for policies that support innovation and digital transformation across Africa.
Today, he continues to lead Paga’s expansion while pursuing his mission of creating a financially inclusive world where everyone has access to modern financial tools regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. His work has helped position Nigeria as one of Africa’s leading fintech hubs and has inspired a new generation of entrepreneurs across the continent.