Chairman and Founder, The Delborough, Dr. Stanley Ifeanyi Uzochukwu,(left), President and CEO, Coscharis Group, Dr. Cosmas Maduka; former President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma; Founder and CEO, Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola; and Chairman of the Board of Directors, MTN Nigeria, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe at the innovation night, hosted by Flutterwave at The Delborough Lagos
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that economic growth in Nigeria hinges on innovative leadership and a strong private sector, stressing that these are crucial drivers for national development. His remarks set the tone for discussions on Nigeria’s economic prospects and global competitiveness at an exclusive business gala in Lagos.
The event, hosted by Africa’s leading payments technology company Flutterwave in partnership with luxury hospitality brand The Delborough, brought together top executives and policymakers from technology, aviation, hospitality, FMCG, insurance, fashion, beauty, and the public sector. The black-tie gala celebrated innovation, leadership, and strategic collaboration while signalling Flutterwave’s deepening commitment to Nigeria’s business ecosystem.
From the red carpet arrival to high-level networking over refreshments, industry leaders, founders, policymakers, and creatives exchanged ideas on scaling Nigerian enterprises globally. The evening was hosted by Mojibade Sosanya, with Flutterwave Founder and CEO Olugbenga Agboola delivering a keynote reflecting on the company’s journey and its role as a financial infrastructure partner to Nigeria’s largest businesses.
Dr. Cosmas Maduka, President and CEO of Coscharis Group, lauded the importance of building resilient, innovative businesses and commended Agboola for his visionary leadership, highlighting Flutterwave’s transformative impact on Africa’s fintech sector.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also shared encouraging remarks, urging Flutterwave to continue advancing globally competitive financial infrastructure from Nigeria.
Agboola stated, “Nigeria is home, and it remains one of our most important markets. Our goal is to build deeper relationships with the businesses and leaders driving the economy. Flutterwave has the infrastructure to support industries across aviation, hospitality, FMCG, tech, and beyond, and we are committed to working closely with Nigerian businesses as they grow locally and expand globally.”
Dr. Stanley Ifeanyi Uzochukwu, Chairman and Founder of The Delborough, added, “Hosting this Gala with Flutterwave allows us to create a space where meaningful business relationships are built, ideas can flow, and excellence is experienced at every touchpoint.”
The night concluded with live music, dancing, and continued networking over fine cuisine, celebrating ambition, collaboration, and Nigeria’s growing influence on the global stage.
Distinguished attendees included former President Obasanjo; Governor Sanwo-Olu; former President of Sierra Leone Ernest Bai Koroma; pastors Paul Adefarasin and Flourish Peters; industry leaders such as Dr. Cosmas Maduka, Sir Olu Okeowo, Dr. Michael Onuoha C, and Ernest Ndukwe; and cultural icons including Erica Nlewedim, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Tiwa Savage, and Dorathy Bachor.
The gala highlighted the convergence of business, culture, and innovation, reinforcing Flutterwave’s pledge to nurture Nigerian enterprises and promote the country’s economic potential on the global stage.
