Foyinsolami Akinjayeju, Chief Executive Officer of Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA), was honoured with the Financial Inclusion Partner CEO of the Year Award at the 2nd Edition of the MSME Finance & CEOs Awards 2025 recently.
The event, organised by the Africa Global Economic Forum, serves as a platform to celebrate financial sector players and non-financial institutions, including non-state actors that are making significant contributions to MSME Finance, Financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship development. It brought together financial service institutions, Finance CEOs, Fintechs, policy makers, regulators, development partners and industry leaders across Nigeria’s MSME and financial inclusion ecosystem, who are driving access to finance and fostering the productivity and growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Under Akinjayeju’s leadership, EFInA has deepened its role as a catalyst for advancing inclusive finance through research, advocacy, partnerships, innovation and systems strengthening. Her strategic direction has positioned EFInA as a trusted thought leader and an evidence-based advocate for MSME growth and sustainable inclusion.
This distinguished award recognises her outstanding leadership and sustained impact in advancing MSME finance and promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive financial system that empowers micro, small, and medium enterprises, strengthens communities, and drives economic resilience nationwide.
