Millicent Akuffo was honored by the Dallas Business Journal for her visionary leadership and contributions toward advancing remittance technology for African immigrants.
Dallas, Texas, USA: OAPay, a market leader in the remittance industry, announced today that its Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, Millicent Akuffo, has received the Dallas Business Journal’s (DBJ’s) 2025 Women in Technology Award.
Backed by two women founders, OAPay has been successful in offering greater flexibility and choice to its members, ensuring that each cross-border transaction is backed by security, reach, and advanced capabilities ideal for today’s global payments network.
The DBJ award celebrates some of the most influential women in tech who demonstrate exceptional innovation, leadership, and influence in their industries. Among this year’s distinguished honorees, Millicent has been awarded for her visionary leadership.
Over the years, she has been instrumental in shaping OAPay’s strategic direction, particularly in aligning the company’s technology innovation with its broader business goals.
Millicent, along with other women tech changemakers, were honored at the 2025 Women in Technology Awards on May 15th at The Omni Dallas Hotel. Additionally, she will also be featured in the DBJ’s Women in Technology special edition, which will be published in print and online.
Speaking about this recognition, Millicent said, “I feel truly honored and humbled to receive an award that celebrates the impact women have in driving innovation in tech and shaping mission-critical business strategies. Recognitions like these are pivotal in accelerating the representation of women in leadership and technology roles.”
With a diverse global experience and an impressive career as an entrepreneur, Millicent brings a wealth of insights and deep expertise in money transfer innovations, emerging technologies, and financial services. “This award is a testament to the hard work and vision of our entire team. At OAPay, we are championing diversity, investing in talent, and making sure the next generation of women has a seat at the table.”
Committed to providing solutions with unrivaled convenience, OAPay continues to break new ground in the remittance space, delivering top-notch customer experiences for individuals and businesses that are moving money around the world every day.
About OAPay:
OAPay is an Africa-first money transfer platform designed with the community at its heart, created by the people and for the people. The company was launched in 2020 to provide a more inclusive and better solution for people to send money home. In a short span, we’ve earned the trust of the African diaspora as their go-to platform for sending money to loved ones. OAPay is more than just a financial service; they are committed to driving financial inclusivity and giving back to the broader community.