, education, and social impact, , one of Africa’s leading financial technology companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive growth and youth development by supporting the in Asaba, Delta State. The initiative—now in its fifth edition—was organised by the to mark the 2025 International Day of the Boy Child.
But beyond trophies and applause, Moniepoint’s intervention represents something far more significant: a long-game investment in that nurture Africa’s next generation of thinkers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Held under the theme, “The Role of Financial Inclusion and Technology in Shaping a Brighter Future for Young People in Africa,” the competition brought together senior secondary school students (SS2) across Delta State to engage with ideas critical to the continent’s digital and economic transformation.
Emerging top was of Crystalloid International School, whose compelling articulation earned him a from the —founded by Moniepoint’s CEO. of St. Patrick’s College and of Glorious Kids Academy took second and third positions, winning ₦300,000 and ₦200,000 respectively.
Moniepoint CEO —a prominent voice in Nigeria’s digital finance evolution—described the initiative as a reflection of the company’s deep-seated belief in and .
“These young voices represent the future of African leadership,” he said. “Their insights on financial inclusion and technology reveal just how much potential is waiting to be unlocked in our schools and communities. This isn’t just CSR—it’s smart nation-building.”
The company, which has grown from a digital banking platform into a tech-driven ecosystem serving millions of Nigerians, has consistently backed educational and capacity-building programmes. From in 2024 to launching the for future software engineers, Moniepoint is positioning itself not just as a fintech giant but as a builder of the talent pipeline required for Africa’s digital economy.
The oratory competition may seem far removed from hard tech, but Moniepoint sees it differently. “This is how you build digital citizens,” said one executive familiar with the company’s youth agenda. “Critical thinking, confidence, and communication are as important as coding. These kids are not just reciting speeches—they’re framing the policies, platforms, and partnerships that will define tomorrow.”
Indeed, through its support for and , Moniepoint is creating what experts call “inclusion infrastructure”—platforms where young people can ideate, challenge norms, and engage with real-world problems in meaningful ways.
The partnership also received strategic endorsement from the , reinforcing the multi-stakeholder model that is increasingly seen as vital to scaling impact in Africa’s education and innovation landscape.
, Founder of Mega Impact Foundation, encapsulated this collaborative spirit:
“By leveraging technology and local initiatives, we are not just shaping futures—we are for social transformation that will resonate across the continent.”
She emphasised that every boy child deserves not only education but access—access to platforms, tools, and networks that can catalyse their growth into change agents for their communities and the broader African economy.
Moniepoint’s support for the NextGen Oratory competition may not make headlines in global fintech circles, but it signals a in how African tech giants are defining impact. Not just by building apps—but by . Not just by scaling services—but by .
As the continent’s digital and financial inclusion agenda deepens, such initiatives will increasingly become benchmarks for —where , and algorithms are backed by articulate, inspired young Africans ready to lead the future.
