Optasia championed responsible AI and Privacy-by-Design at Nigeria’s National Privacy Week 2026.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Optasia, a global AI-driven fintech platform, has reaffirmed its commitment 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, brought together regulators, financial institutions and technology leaders under the theme “Privacy in the Era of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics & Innovation.” The programme culminated in the National Data Privacy Summit, which concluded on Wednesday, February 4, and was convened in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).
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Speaking at the event, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, emphasised the importance of privacy in building trust and driving 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,” Olatunji said.
These principles align with Optasia’s operational approach, which focuses on expanding inclusive digital financial services while embedding privacy, accountability and trust into its technology and partnerships.
Operating AI-powered financial services across highly regulated markets, Optasia delivers its solutions exclusively through licensed financial institutions and regulated distribution partners. The company said this model supports the responsible expansion of digital financial services while maintaining high standards of data protection and security. Optasia also noted that its SOC 2 Type II certification reflects its adherence to internationally recognised standards of confidentiality, security and privacy.
Addressing participants, Optasia’s Chief Commercial Officer, Uchenna Agbo, said the rapid growth of Nigeria’s digital economy comes with increased responsibility to safeguard consumer data.
“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 executive leadership also took part in high-level panel discussions. The company’s Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Antoine Chatzistamatiou, spoke on “Building trust by design: Privacy, ethics, and accountability in emerging technologies,” alongside a senior representative from GTBank.
In another session titled “Innovation without Intrusion: Balancing data-driven growth with privacy as a fundamental right,” Optasia’s Chief Data and Risk Officer, Stelios Lelis, shared insights alongside senior executives from Microsoft and Stanbic IBTC.
According to the company, its engagement in Nigeria is guided by four core priorities: privacy-by-design, responsible use of artificial intelligence, innovation without intrusive data practices, and stronger collaboration across the licensed financial ecosystem.
Optasia said its participation in National Privacy Week 2026 reflects a long-term commitment to supporting a trusted and inclusive digital economy, as data-driven services continue to expand across Nigeria and beyond.
