Optasia Champions Responsible AI and Privacy at Nigeria’s National Privacy Week 2026
Optasia, a global fintech platform powered by AI, reaffirmed its dedication to privacy-by-design and responsible innovation as the official partner of Nigeria’s National Privacy Week 2026. The event, held at the Transcorp Centre in Abuja, assembled regulators, financial institutions, and technology leaders to explore this year’s theme: “Privacy in the Era of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics & Innovation.”
The Nigeria Data Privacy Summit, which wrapped up on Wednesday, February 4, was organized in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), which aims to safeguard personal data across the country.
In his remarks, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, emphasized the importance of privacy in fostering trust and enabling sustainable digital growth. “Privacy is not an isolated privilege; it is a fundamental right guaranteed by our Constitution. By building trust, we unlock the full potential of our digital economy and protect every Nigerian’s digital identity,” he stated.
This vision aligns closely with Optasia’s approach, as the company works to enable inclusive digital financial services while embedding principles of privacy, accountability, and trust into its technological solutions and partnerships.
As a provider of AI-powered financial services operating within highly regulated environments worldwide, Optasia has extensive experience integrating governance, data protection, and accountability into large-scale digital systems. Its services are delivered exclusively through licensed financial institutions and regulated distribution partners, ensuring responsible growth in digital financial inclusion while upholding high standards of security and privacy. The company’s SOC 2 Type II certification further affirms its commitment to maintaining globally recognized standards of security, confidentiality, and privacy.
During the event, Uchenna Agbo, Chief Commercial Officer at Optasia, highlighted the heightened responsibility that accompanies the rapid expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy. “As Nigeria’s digital economy expands, the data that powers innovation and inclusion must be protected with the same seriousness as financial capital,” she said. “For Optasia, compliance, ethical data use, and respect for consumer privacy are foundational to building long-term confidence across the digital ecosystem.”
Optasia’s leadership actively participated in key panel discussions, with Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Antoine Chatzistamatiou sharing insights on “Building trust by design: Privacy, ethics, and accountability in emerging technologies,” alongside a senior representative from GTBank.
Additionally, Chief Data & Risk Officer Stelios Lelis contributed to a session titled “Innovation without Intrusion: Balancing data-driven growth with privacy as a fundamental right,” alongside senior leaders from Microsoft and Stanbic IBTC.
Optasia’s engagement in Nigeria is guided by four core priorities: privacy-by-design, responsible AI use, innovation without intrusive data practices, and fostering collaboration across the licensed financial ecosystem.
The company’s sustained presence in Nigeria underscores its long-term commitment to supporting a trusted, inclusive digital economy. As data-driven services continue to expand across sectors, Optasia remains dedicated to contributing meaningfully to conversations around privacy, accountability, and responsible technological innovation.