In a move to strengthen digital payment collection across Nigeria’s education sector, Interswitch has brought together education portal providers and technology partners from across Southwest Nigeria for the inaugural Interswitch Connect: Portal Providers Edition.
The stakeholder engagement forum, held at the Signature Hotel, Ibadan, focused on improving digital payment collection, enhancing operational efficiency and creating more seamless payment experiences for schools, parents and students.
The event comes at a time when schools and education platforms are increasingly adopting digital solutions for admissions, school administration and fee collection, making secure, reliable and efficient payment infrastructure a critical part of modern education management.
Participants at the forum, comprising education technology partners, portal providers and Interswitch representatives, examined the changing payment needs of educational institutions and explored practical ways to address operational challenges associated with digital collections.
Discussions also highlighted the importance of stronger collaboration between payment providers, education technology companies and schools in simplifying payment processes and improving the overall user experience across the education ecosystem.
Speaking at the event, Blessing Ogbonna, Head, Digital Payments, Interswitch, said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to working closely with ecosystem partners to develop payment solutions that meet the evolving needs of the education sector.
> “Education is one of the sectors where seamless, reliable and secure digital payment solutions can make a significant difference. Through Interswitch Connect, we are creating opportunities to engage directly with portal providers, understand their evolving needs and work together to strengthen payment collection across schools and education platforms. We believe collaboration remains essential to building solutions that deliver value for institutions and the people they serve.”
Beyond strengthening relationships with portal providers, the forum provided an avenue for stakeholders to exchange knowledge, share industry insights and identify practical opportunities for improving digital payment experiences within the education sector.
As digital payment adoption continues to expand, participants emphasised that sustained collaboration among payment providers, technology partners and educational institutions will be vital to improving efficiency, tackling emerging challenges and delivering better outcomes for schools and the communities they serve.
The inaugural Interswitch Connect: Portal Providers Edition further reinforces Interswitch’s commitment to advancing digital transformation through collaboration, innovation and customer-focused payment solutions.
By providing platforms for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange and practical engagement with ecosystem partners, Interswitch continues to support the development of secure, efficient and inclusive digital payment experiences across Nigeria’s education sector.