Why Wole Ayodele Thinks “Federation” is the Only Way to Scale Africa
At ATS Nairobi 2026, Fincra CEO Wole Ayodele delivered a reality check for the fintech sector: potential means nothing without African payments infrastructure. As cross-border trade costs remain stagnant at nearly 8%, Ayodele argues that the era of “optimism-led” growth is over. The next phase belongs to “federated” systems that allow businesses to scale seamlessly across borders without rebuilding their rails.