Mike Ogbalu
Mike Ogbalu is the CEO of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at facilitating cross-border payments in local currencies across Africa. He has been a pivotal figure in promoting economic independence and financial infrastructure development on the continent, emphasizing the importance of reducing transaction costs and improving trade efficiency among African nations.
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Mike Ogbalu is the CEO of PAPSS and emphasized the importance of collaboration with national switches for delivering impact.
Pesalink, PAPSS deal cuts currency barriers for Kenya cross-border payments
Kenya· 2026-02-27
Mike Ogbalu is the CEO of PAPSS and participated in the panel discussing pathways for reducing Africa’s dollar dependence.
IATF 2025: Oakwood Green CEO Calls for a Pan-African Currency Protocol to Cut Dollar Dependence | News
Liberia· 2025-09-18
Ogbalu, CEO of PAPSS, lauded Liberia’s participation in the initiative, noting that the CBL has been a strong partner from the very beginning.
Liberia Launches Fin-Ed, PAPSS to Boost Economy | BusinessLiberia· 2025-03-29
Mike Ogbalu, CEO of PAPSS, lauded Liberia’s participation in the initiative, noting that the CBL has been a strong partner from the very beginning.
Liberia Launches Fin-Ed, PAPSS to Boost Economy | BusinessLiberia· 2025-03-28Ogbalu, CEO of PAPSS, lauded Liberia’s participation in the initiative, noting that the CBL has been a strong partner from the very beginning.
CBL Aims to Boost Economy with Ambitious Programs | BusinessLiberia· 2025-03-28