There’s a quiet kind of distance that money creates. It’s the space between those who earn and those who wait. Between effort and access. Between the person who sends and the one who receives.
For years, that distance has been measured not in miles, but in fees, delays, and uncertainty.
Every time money crosses an African border, it encounters a system that feels older than the people who use it.
At Oneremit, we’ve learned that behind every transaction is a story, one that deserves more than friction and cost.
A father paying school fees from abroad.
A small business moving goods between countries.
A young entrepreneur building something that travels further than their passport ever could.
All of them are connected by a single truth: moving money shouldn’t be this hard.
On November 20th, our CEO, Hammed Adewumi Afenifere, joined leaders, innovators, and policymakers at the West Africa Stablecoin Summit (WASS 2025) in Abuja, a gathering built around one shared question:
What does the future of money look like when stability meets inclusion?
For Oneremit, that question isn’t abstract. It’s the work we do every day, building faster, fairer ways for Africans to move money across borders.
Hammed shared how stablecoins can become a tool not just for innovation, but for equity. How they can reduce the cost of remittance for millions, open access for small businesses, and help shape a new financial landscape where no one is priced out of participation.
Where Technology Meets Intention
When people talk about fintech, they often talk about scale.
At Oneremit, we talk about impact because what we’re building isn’t just a system that moves money. It’s a system that moves people.
A system that gives them time back. That returns trust to every transfer. That lets a family breathe easier knowing help will arrive when it’s needed most.
Technology may be the medium but intention is the message.
Incase you missed his speech, you can watch here
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