Gbolahan Olayemi

Legal And Regulatory Lead, West Africa

Gbolahan Olayemi serves as the Legal and Regulatory Lead for West Africa at Paystack since August 2025, focusing on legal compliance and fostering innovation within the fintech sector. Previously, Gbolahan held the position of Chief Legal Counsel and Company Secretary at OPay from January 2020 to July 2025, where strategic legal counsel was provided during significant regulatory changes. Gbolahan also founded 234Legal, Nigeria's pioneering legaltech company, and has experience as a Sole Practitioner, offering corporate legal services and consultancy. Earlier roles include legal positions at The Coca-Cola Company and private legal practice, alongside providing legal writing consultancy. Gbolahan holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Lagos State University and a Certificate of Call to the Nigerian Bar from the Nigerian Law School.

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