Mayor of London Sadiq Khan visited Lagos, Nigeria, as part of his first-ever African trade mission aimed at boosting ties between the UK and Africa. His visit focused on building collaboration between London and Lagos in the areas of technology, business, and the creative industries.
During his visit, Sadiq Khan participated in a tech summit where he met with Nigerian startups and tech leaders to explore investment and business opportunities. Lagos was highlighted as the fastest-growing tech ecosystem in the world, and the discussions centered on how Nigerian startups could expand into the London market.
Khan also attended the Lagos Canvas cultural showcase co-hosted by Mo Abudu, which featured performances by artists like Konstance and exhibits by Nollywood creatives such as Jade Osiberu and Kayode Kasum. A London edition of this cultural event is expected to take place later this year.
He emphasized that Nigeria’s creative sector contributes $5.6 billion to its GDP and is the second-largest employer in the country. His delegation included representatives from 26 UK companies, many of which are leaders in fintech, sustainability, and enterprise.
Khan met with Nigerian business leaders from organizations such as Dangote Group, Unilever, Reckitt, and IHS Towers, and was accompanied by the British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter and London & Partners’ Howard Dawber.
This visit was aimed at fostering deeper cooperation between London and Lagos, unlocking mutual growth opportunities in technology and the creative economy, and building bridges between the two cities’ business communities.
