The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's US-Africa Business Center announced yesterday that Flutterwave has been named vice chair of its board of directors, represented by its founder and CEO, Olugbenga Agboola.

The group stated at the US-Nigeria Executive Dialogue in New York City that it had the honour of getting the endorsement of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.

“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,” said the organisation.

The US Chamber of Commerce's US-Africa Business Center said that it connects with Flutterwave's commitment to strengthening US and African relations, cultivating the ever-changing commercial links between the two and championing emerging technologies.

In response, Agboola wrote on LinkedIn: “Joining the US Chamber of Commerce’s US-Africa Business Center’s board as the new vice chair is both a personal achievement and a fulfilment of our commitment to connecting Africa to 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.”