We Are Building Nigeria's
Trade Infrastructure
Pacearena and PACEpay together form a unified ecosystem that turns trusted local commerce into community-based trade hubs, enabling MSMEs to access products, markets, and financing.
Closing the Gap Between Suppliers, Agents, and Buyers
Nigeria has millions of MSMEs, a huge field of neighbourhood trade facilitators, and thousands of manufacturers and suppliers — but they don't have a trusted digital bridge connecting them.
PACE is that bridge. We give suppliers a verified digital storefront, agents a commission-earning distribution channel with their own subdomain, and buyers the confidence of escrow-secured purchases and verified product quality.
Our name says it all: Payments, Aggregation, Credit, Escrow — the four pillars of trustworthy trade in emerging markets.
“Empowering Nigerian Entrepreneurs, Transforming Local Markets”
— PACE Mission Statement
Our Core Values
Trust & Security
Every transaction is escrow-backed. We protect both buyers and suppliers through secure payment flows and verified identities.
Agent Empowerment
Our PACE agents are community pillars — we give them the tools, territory, and commissions to thrive as local trade facilitators.
Growth for MSMEs
We build credit histories, unlock working capital, and connect small businesses to bigger markets — growing Nigeria's real economy.
Nigeria First
Built specifically for Nigeria's infrastructure, regulatory landscape, and the unique last-mile challenges our communities face.
Fair Commerce
Transparent commission structures, no hidden fees, and equitable access to markets for suppliers of all sizes.
Quality Standards
All suppliers and products are verified. Buyers can trust that what they see is what they get — every single time.
Meet the Team
Meet our leadership team.
Engr. Adeniyi Omoniyi
Co-founder & CEO
Engr. Adeniyi Omoniyi is a fintech leader, entrepreneur, and board member of several companies spanning construction, real-estate, trading, fintech, logistics, and agriculture. He pioneered mobile money aggregation in Nigeria, partnering with top fintech companies like OPay, Paga, and Cellulant, onboarding and training over 20,000 agents. As the founder of Synergy Mobile Business Solutions Ltd, he led the digitalization of utility payments in Kano and Kaduna States through IRecharge and expanded OPay's agent network in Northern Nigeria. Engr. Adeniyi also serves as a director in Voice of Women in Nigeria Leadership Initiative (VOWIN), a prominent NGO championing the empowerment of women and youth through social advocacy, capacity-building initiatives, and entrepreneurship support. Currently, he advises GFA Technologies on a nationwide digital skills program targeting 1 million youths, driving innovation and digital transformation. His leadership focuses on empowering underserved communities through financial inclusion, sustainable business practices, and so on.
Ambassador Innocent C. Eneta
Co-founder & Chief Communication and Impact Officer
Media Executive | Development Strategist | Climate Advocate Ambassador Innocent C. Eneta is a Nigerian media executive, development strategist, and climate advocate with a growing reputation for shaping public discourse and driving impactful development initiatives across sectors. He is the Publisher and Editor of Daily Global Newspaper, where he leads editorial direction with a focus on climate change, environmental sustainability, governance, and economic development. Through his work, he has amplified critical national and global conversations on climate resilience, positioning himself as a credible voice in environmental journalism. Eneta holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of the People, bringing a strong foundation in strategic management and enterprise development to his professional engagements. He has also received executive training through programmes associated with Lagos Business School in collaboration with Nestlé Nigeria, strengthening his expertise in leadership, corporate governance, and innovation. Beyond journalism, he is actively involved in the design and promotion of high-impact development projects, including clean energy and rural advancement initiatives. His flagship concept, Gas for Growth: Clean Cooking for Rural Nigeria, reflects his commitment to sustainable development, energy access, and improving livelihoods in underserved communities.
Known for his analytical depth and forward-thinking approach, Eneta combines media influence with development insight to create solutions that bridge policy, investment, and grassroots impact. Innocent C. Eneta is a Nigerian media executive, Publisher of Daily Global Newspaper, and a development strategist with a strong focus on climate change and sustainable development. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of the People and has received executive training through Lagos Business School programmes in collaboration with Nestlé Nigeria. He is the driving force behind development initiatives such as Gas for Growth: Clean Cooking for Rural Nigeria, aimed at expanding clean energy access and improving rural livelihoods. His work sits at the intersection of media, policy, and development, where he continues to influence conversations on climate resilience and economic transformation.
Oluwakayode C. V. Adebowale
Co-founder & Chief Strategy/Innovation Officer
Dr. Adebowale is the Advisor for BLASS NSBE Jr. PreCollegiate Initiative Chapter of National Society of Black Engineers; a global NSBE Jr. Chapter with members in the United States, Nigeria, and United Kingdom, and has strong support from NSBE Collegiate and Professional Chapters. Dr. Adebowale also volunteers on the Board of NSBE Health Innovations SIG as The Deputy Director and is involved in PCI Outreach with NSBE Aerospace SIG. Under Dr. Adebowale's leadership, BLASS NSBE Jr. PCI Chapter students have participated in several global programs and competitions including Robotics,Science Fairs, AIAA supported ARC Drone Competition with MIT, Python Programming, MIT CREATE Assistive Technology Challenge, The Coding School Quantum Computing Program, Algebra by 7th Grade Mathematics Program with Purdue University Minority Engineering Program and many more. Dr. Adebowale's S.T.E.M-based hybrid BLASS College Secondary School and his BLASS NSBE Jr. Chapters across the globe continue to ensure that many students and parents are exposed to quality college-prep curriculum, career-readiness programs, and certifications in Engineering and the entire STEM Field.He is The Executive Director of Blended Learning and Study Center and The President of Nigerian-based KEO Blended E-Learning Ltd., which also provides tutoring, college-prep, and career-prep services and programs through both online and blended learning modalities. Dr. Adebowale is also The Executive Director of Blended Learning Academy for S.T.E.M Study (BLASS) College- and Career- Prep Secondary School. Dr. Adebowale has a twenty-year experience teaching in K-12, higher education, and adult education settings. Dr. Adebowale has international experience delivering online instruction to students in North and South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Dr. Adebowale received his PhD in Technology, Policy, and Innovation from Stony Brook University, New York. He served as a Visiting Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS); and was one of the Quality Matters Coordinator for The Center for Online Learning, Research and Service (COLRS). Dr. Adebowale helped the University with its quality initiative for online program evaluation, assessment, and review. He also worked with COLRS staff and Faculty Fellows to contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning related to online and blended courses. Dr. Adebowale also serves as a reviewer for The Computers & Education Journal and was a reviewer for The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL) Journal. Dr. Adebowale has published articles (and focuses) on assessments and learning outcomes in online and blended learning; using learning analytics to create predictive models; and mitigating transactional and psychological distance in online environments by improving user experiences with online contents. Dr. Adebowale and his colleagues from Stony Brook University's Center for Korean Studies and Center for Japanese Studies were the recipients of the 2014 Open SUNY Innovative Instruction Technology Grant (IITG); and built the first Open online and blended Japanese and Korean courses for the State University of New York (SUNY) school system. Dr. Adebowale also served on the committee that wrote and published the Virtual Learning Program rubric adopted by New York State Education Department (NYSED), Rhode Island, and Massachusetts State Education Agencies (SEAs). He also worked in NYSED Office of Educational Design and Technology to develop and implement K-12 online and blended learning policies, specifically Commissioner's Regulation 100.5(d)(10)--credit for online and blended courses; and also served as an evaluator of the Virtual (online and blended) Advanced Placement grant, and wrote some policy briefs for the NYSED Board of Regents. Dr. Adebowale earned his Bachelor's in Biology/Premed (Summa Cum Laude) from York College, New York; a Master of Science in Science Education from Queen's College, New York; an MBA in Information Systems Management and Educational Leadership Certifications from Stony Brook University, New York.
Join the PACE Ecosystem
Whether you're a supplier, agent, or buyer — there's a place for you in Nigeria's fastest growing trade network.