In a triumphant moment that echoed the words of leadership luminaries, Afriq Arbitrage System’s (AAS) CEO, Jesam Micheal, achieved a remarkable triple celebration as he emerged as the Fintech Expert of the Year for 2023 and was honored by the Nigerian Media Masters (NMM).
Additionally, in a move that adds another feather to his cap, Jesam Micheal unveiled a multi-million naira lounge in Lagos, known as AFRIQJM LOUNGE, marking a significant expansion of the AAS investment ecosystem.
The prestigious accolade was bestowed upon Jesam Micheal on Friday, December 16th, 2023, by the Nigerian Media Masters, recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to the financial investment industry. The award ceremony also saw Jesam Micheal being inducted as the Patron of NMM, a testament to his leadership prowess.
Mr. Obarotimi Oluwabunmi, the General Secretary of NMM, highlighted the revolutionary impact of Jesam Micheal’s brainchild, the Afriq Arbitrage System. Oluwabunmi noted that within a remarkably short period of three months, the platform generated over 87 million dollars, attracting thousands of investors from more than 160 countries. The feat, achieved by a young Nigerian, was lauded for its innovation and global success.
Addressing the audience, Mr. Fisayo Ajibola, the President of the Association, commended Jesam Micheal’s ingenuity and resilience in revitalizing AAS despite significant setbacks. Ajibola emphasized that Jesam Micheal embodies the essential qualities of leadership: humility, clarity, and courage.
Accepting the award, Jesam Micheal expressed gratitude to the organizers, seeing the recognition as a testament to the belief in the beauty of one’s dreams. He dedicated the award to his team and all investors who had faith in his vision of building the best financial platform globally. In accepting the role of Patron, Jesam Micheal reiterated his commitment to the association’s goals.
In a surprising twist, the celebration extended beyond accolades and recognition. AAS, under Jesam Micheal’s leadership, unveiled the AFRIQJM LOUNGE in Lagos. The modernized lounge, a multi-million naira investment, was inaugurated amidst pomp and pageantry, providing a vibrant space for fun lovers.
Micheal disclosed that the lounge is part of the organization’s investment plan to create avenues where investors can seamlessly trade with AAS tokens as a globally accepted means of payment.
The visionary leadership of Jesam Micheal and the transformative impact of AAS on Nigeria’s financial landscape were underscored. The platform, with its focus on modernizing investment through the marriage of technology and finance, has become a beacon of innovation.
By leveraging smart contracts and blockchain technology, AAS empowers investors to participate in a decentralized and secure ecosystem that transcends boundaries.

Ojelabi, the publisher of Freelanews, is an award winning and professionally trained mass communicator, who writes ruthlessly about pop culture, religion, politics and entertainment.
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