The growing intersection between digital finance and healthcare took centre stage at the 98th Annual National Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), where Opay Nigeria reiterated its commitment to supporting businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare value chain through technology-driven financial solutions.
Speaking on behalf of Opay Nigeria, Pharm. Oladepo Lawal-Solarin, team director, Key Account Merchants (Social Services Vertical), described the conference theme, “Pharmacy Forward: Building a Future-Ready Workforce for Performance, Collaboration and Health Transformation,” as an invitation to explore how innovation can redefine healthcare business.
He noted that Opay’s participation underscored the company’s recognition of pharmacy as a key partner in driving national development and digital inclusion.
Lawal-Solarin highlighted the company’s leadership in Nigeria’s fintech space, providing reliable, accessible, and secure payment infrastructure to millions of users. “Our mission is simple: to make financial services more inclusive and efficient for individuals and businesses across Nigeria,” he said.
He explained that the financial institution currently serves over 31 million monthly active users on its mobile money platform, with a combined user base of over 50 million across lending, savings, and payment services. “This reach has made Opay one of the most trusted digital finance companies in Africa,” he added.
Several pharmacy chains, hospitals, and healthcare enterprises already leverage Opay’s infrastructure to enhance financial transparency, speed up payments, and integrate with existing point-of-sale (POS) and management systems. “For businesses in healthcare, reliability is critical. Our systems ensure pharmacies and hospitals can transact securely, pay suppliers instantly, and manage operations without friction,” Lawal-Solarin emphasized.
Beyond payments, he highlighted Opay’s contribution to education and social development through a ₦1.2 billion scholarship fund benefiting students across 20 tertiary institutions nationwide, including many in health-related disciplines. He also noted the company has issued over 17 million internationally enabled payment cards compatible with Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, and American Express, providing businesses global transaction capability.
Lawal-Solarin outlined the digital financial organisation’s growing role in e-commerce and enterprise solutions, including its “Pay with Opay” gateway powering major platforms such as Temu and AliExpress. Corporate clients can access advanced tools like Wallet-as-a-Service, vendor management systems, expense cards, and loans up to ₦3.8 billion per obligor, designed to strengthen liquidity and promote sustainable growth.
He emphasised Opay’s loyalty and cashback programmes, which help businesses engage customers, drive repeat patronage, and grow revenue. “Our ecosystem is built not just to process payments, but to build relationships that sustain commerce,” he said.
Highlighting partnership potential, Lawal-Solarin urged collaboration between digital finance and healthcare professionals to unlock efficiencies in service delivery, patient billing, supply chain management, and data security. “Technology is redefining how care is financed and delivered. Pharmacists can leverage digital tools to improve patient outcomes and profitability,” he added.
Concluding, he invited delegates to visit the Opay exhibition stand for demonstrations and discussions. “We are here to listen, learn, and partner with you. Together, we can make financial transactions in the health and pharmaceutical sector simpler, smarter, and more inclusive,” he said.
His presentation drew commendation from delegates who applauded Opay’s growing relevance in Nigeria’s digital economy and willingness to collaborate with health professionals. Many agreed that embracing fintech partnerships is key to improving access, affordability, and accountability across the healthcare value chain.
