Paga, the fintech company behind the Doroki merchant platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Leadway Assurance to deliver comprehensive insurance solutions designed specifically for Doroki merchants. The collaboration aims to help merchants safeguard their businesses against everyday risks and recover quickly from unforeseen events.

Under this partnership, Doroki merchants will gain access to tailored insurance solutions designed to protect the critical components of their day-to-day operations thereby safeguarding their income, assets, and continuity of operations.

Beyond offering coverage, this initiative is built on a holistic approach to risk resilience. Doroki and Leadway will equip merchants with clear guidance on what each product covers, how to file a claim, and best practices for risk management empowering them with knowledge that strengthens decision-making and builds confidence in handling uncertainties.

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“At Doroki, we see our merchants as partners in driving economic activity across Nigeria’s retail landscape. This partnership with Leadway, an insurer with decades of experience and a strong reputation for reliability means our merchants can focus on growing their businesses with the peace of mind that they’re protected,” said Arike Okwunowo, general manager of Doroki Merchants.

Commenting on the development, Diana Mulili, head of Digital Business, Leadway, reiterated Leadway’s commitment to expanding access to financial security for every Nigerian. “At Leadway, we believe insurance should integrate seamlessly into the everyday realities of people and businesses. By partnering with Doroki, we are embedding practical, easy-to-understand insurance solutions into a platform merchant already trust, helping them protect their income, assets, and livelihoods while continuing to grow with confidence.”

This collaboration not only provides financial protection for Doroki merchants but also fosters a culture of preparedness, awareness, and informed decision-making—key pillars for sustainable business growth in an unpredictable environment.

Paga, through its Doroki merchant platform, delivers digital payment and value-added services to thousands of merchants across Nigeria—enabling secure payments, cash handling, and financial access solutions that support everyday business activities.

Leadway Assurance is one of Nigeria’s foremost non-banking financial services groups, offering diversified solutions across insurance, pensions, health, trusts and asset management.

Founded in 1970, the company has built a legacy of trust and innovation, serving individuals and businesses across Nigeria and West Africa.

Modestus Anaesoronye is a leading Nigerian financial journalist with over two decades of experience reporting on the insurance and pension sectors across Nigeria and West Africa. He has held key editorial positions at major national media outlets, including The Comet, The Nation, and Financial Standard, and currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at BusinessDay Media Ltd. A widely travelled reporter, he has covered industry developments in more than 14 countries across Africa and Asia. Anaesoronye is a multiple award-winning journalist, honoured several times as Insurance Journalist of the Year and Pension Journalist of the Year by recognised industry bodies, including PensionScope and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), among others.

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