In a strategic move to bridge the gap between regional potential and digital reality, Interswitch has taken center stage at the maiden Delta Tech Week 2025 to tackle the infrastructure deficits slowing down startups in the South-South. The five-day event, hosted in Asaba by the Delta State Ministry of Science and Technology, became a focal point for investors, developers, and corporate leaders focused on building a sustainable tech ecosystem outside Nigeria’s traditional hubs.
For many emerging businesses in the region, growth is often stifled by fragmented payment systems and the technical headaches of reconciliation. Interswitch addressed these pain points directly through live demonstrations of its API Marketplace and Payment Gateway. These tools are designed to help local developers and business owners automate their collections and manage merchant services within a secure framework that scales as they grow.
The sessions were far from mere academic exercises. Business owners received hands-on guidance on how to reduce checkout friction and improve transaction success rates—critical factors for any startup looking to expand its reach beyond local borders. Olayinka Oluwadamilare, Head of Operations Strategy at Interswitch, noted that the event highlighted how essential reliable infrastructure is for turning innovation into a viable economic engine. He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to providing the secure, seamless payment solutions that Delta’s builders need to succeed.
Beyond the technical showcases, the Interswitch team participated in high-level panel discussions covering everything from financial inclusion to developer empowerment. Reports mentioned that these talks focused on practical ways to lower the barriers for entrepreneurs, ensuring that digital commerce becomes an accessible tool for socio-economic development across the state.
The company’s presence was felt across multiple segments of the week, including the Women in Tech Summit and DevFest. Key representatives, including Adeyinka Adekoya, Blessing Ogbonna James, Chidi Opara Ndudu, and Esohe Obaseki, provided diverse perspectives on how digital infrastructure can unlock massive growth in regions that have historically been underserved by the tech industry.
As Delta State works to establish itself as a formidable technology hub, this collaboration signals a significant shift in the decentralization of Nigeria’s innovation economy. By empowering local creators with the same tools used in major global markets, the initiative is laying a foundation that could see the South-South become a major player in the continent’s digital future.
