Visa Convenes Industry Experts in Ghana for Workshop on Securing the Future of Payments
Caption (L-R); Caleb Izedonmi, Senior Risk Manager, Visa West Africa SSA; Funmi Fagbulu, Business Development Manager, Merchant, Sales & Acquiring, Visa West Africa SSA; Audrey Mnisi Mireku, Banking Ops, Risk and Cybersecurity Specialist Ghana Association of Banks (GAB); Kwame Oppong, Head of Fintech and Innovation, Bank Of Ghana; Fabrice Konan, Country Head, Visa Ghana; and Chidozie Arinze, Director, Government Engagement, Visa West Africa, at the Visa Ghana Payment Forum Workshop, themed, Securing the Future of Payments, in Accra, Ghana on Thursday the 12th of September
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, recently hosted a workshop themed “Securing the Future of Payments through Acceptance” to advance financial inclusion and map the future of digital commerce in Ghana. The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Bank of Ghana (BOG), the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), fintechs, commercial banks and experts in the ecosystem.
The workshop featured insightful discussions on driving payments through acceptance and the role of contactless payments in optimizing the payments ecosystem. Industry experts highlighted how contactless technology can enhance transaction efficiency, reduce fraud, and improve the overall customer experience.
Fabrice Konan, Country Manager of Visa Ghana, emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation in securing the future of payments. “At Visa, we are committed to driving the adoption of secure and innovative payment solutions that enhance the overall customer experience. This workshop provided a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration, and we are grateful for the participation of the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Association of Banks,” said Konan.
The event also included a fireside chat with Kwame Oppong, Director of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana, who highlighted the central bank’s initiatives to foster a secure and inclusive payments ecosystem.
Visa remains dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the payments industry in Ghana and across the region. By bringing together key stakeholders and fostering collaboration, Visa aims to drive the adoption of secure and innovative payment solutions that benefit consumers, businesses, and the broader economy.
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Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com
