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| L-R: Oluwakemi Nwogu, Group Head, Product Management, Interswitch; Elizabeth Okaome, Developer Relations Executive, Interswitch; Abdul Hafiz Ibrahim, Principal Software Architect, Interswitch; Obianuju Odukwe, Group Head of Technology, Interswitch and Idris Olubisi, Developer Advocate at the Developer Connect Series event held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Lagos |
Africa's leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch, has hosted developers and other tech ecosystem stakeholders to an insightful session in Lagos tagged ‘The Coded Meetup’ where the company presented a plethora of its cutting-edge APIs designed to strengthen the digital payment ecosystem in the country and beyond.
The Developer Connect Series is a
catalyst for collaboration, innovation and growth within the Interswitch
Developer Community. Attendees,
consisting of seasoned Developers, Product Designers, Product Managers and
those just starting their tech careers, enjoyed immersive learning, gained
valuable insights and were awash with networking opportunities.
Participants were reintroduced to
the Interswitch Developer Referral Program, designed to incentivize Developers,
Product Managers, and Product Designers who refer partners, colleagues, or
business owners to Quickteller
Business. With the Interswitch Developer Referral Program,
referrers earn 5% commission for 5 years (5 for 5) on transaction fees when
clients referred register on Quickteller Business, integrate Interswitch
Payment Gateway and consummate transactions. This initiative reinforces
Interswitch's commitment to empowering and rewarding its Developer Community.
During the event, Interswitch APIs and use-cases were showcased, unlocking a world of
possibilities for seamlessly integrating payment solutions, value-added
services and other financial services into their applications. By harnessing
the power of Interswitch APIs, Developers can create transformative solutions
and deliver unparalleled experiences to their customers.
Speaking at the event, Babafemi
Ogungbamila, Chief Information Officer, Interswitch, said the company is at the
forefront of driving the growth of the Developer Community not only in Nigeria,
but also across Africa. He further stated with the current realities of the
fintech ecosystem in Nigeria, opportunities abound for Developers to explore,
design cutting-edge products, improve offerings and provide superior user
experience to customers.
He said “At Interswitch, we
remain committed to closing the gap in the payment ecosystem, this is why we
organised The Developer Connect Series to empower and equip Developers with our
APIs and enable them thrive”.
Oluwakemi Nwogu, Group Head,
Product Management, Interswitch, said businesses are increasingly relying on
APIs to improve their processes, enhance customer experience and drive
innovation.
She reintroduced participants to
the unique features of the Interswitch
API Platform which was designed to help developers integrate seamlessly,
noting that the platform is safe and secure.
“We believe that our API Platform
will play a crucial role in facilitating digital transformation and provide an
ecosystem that connects financial institutions, fintechs and innovators to
service providers. The Interswitch API
Platform currently carries an extensive catalog of Interswitch APIs and will
extend to include a wide range of APIs from other reliable providers. The
platform also has a user-friendly interface for developers to manage their API
integration, analytics and support resources in one place.”
She urged the Developers, Product
Designers and Product Managers to join the Interswitch Developer Community and
leverage the community to innovate and collaborate.
Interswitch representatives and
other industry experts spearheaded engaging discussions, shedding light on the
latest industry advancements and emerging trends. These insightful
conversations invigorated attendees, equipping them with forward-thinking
perspectives and inspiring ideas to shape the future of digital payments,
e-commerce and technology-driven solutions.
The event, which was held on
Saturday, June 10, 2023, at GoMyCode Lagos, was a resounding success, gathering
a diverse and dynamic community of tech developers and enthusiasts.
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