Pawnith Limited announced a major strategic leap with the appointment of Martina Ogbebor as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. This leadership move coincides with the official launch of Pawnith, a new technology-driven financial services platform poised to reshape Nigeria’s credit and alternative investment sectors.
The company positions itself as a sophisticated hybrid, merging the governance of traditional finance with the agility of modern fintech. Its core mission is to address systemic gaps in capital access through transparent, dignified, and scalable solutions.
Ms. Ogbebor brings over 15 years of senior leadership from telecommunications and digital infrastructure, where she spearheaded brand transformations and significant revenue growth. The Board of Directors highlighted her proven track record in building regulated, high-trust brands as pivotal for Pawnith’s foundational phase.
“The Board is confident that Martina’s experience uniquely positions her to lead Pawnith at this critical stage,” stated the Chairman of the Board. “Her mandate is clear: to establish a disciplined capital platform that delivers rapid access to funding while upholding the highest standards of ethics, risk management, and corporate governance.”
A Multi-Segment Financial Ecosystem
Under Ogbebor’s leadership, Pawnith is deploying a broad portfolio designed to serve both individuals and institutions:
- Personal Credit: Short- to medium-term loans for salaried professionals featuring transparent pricing and rapid disbursement.
- SME & Business Lending: Working capital and growth financing to help entrepreneurs stabilize cash flow and scale operations.
- Asset-Backed Lending: Secure, collateralised facilities with a focus on fair valuations and flexible liquidity.
- Structured Lending: A forthcoming private credit arm for institutional-grade financing to growing enterprises.
- Private Equity Investment: Strategic growth capital and partnerships for select businesses to drive long-term value creation.
Built on Trust and Digital Precision
The platform is supported by a digital infrastructure prioritising security and user control, featuring automated KYC verification and structured repayment tracking. This operational backbone aims to ensure a seamless experience for all clients.
“Pawnith is being built as a disciplined financial platform—one that customers, partners, and regulators can trust,” the Board added. “We are not a quick-win lender; we are building a cornerstone institution for Nigeria’s evolving credit and investment market.”
The launch of Pawnith and the appointment of Ogbebor signal a significant new chapter in Nigeria’s financial landscape, with a pronounced emphasis on sustainable growth, rigorous governance, and innovative capital solutions.
