UK Government Delegation Explores Collaboration with Interswitch Group
Interswitch Group, a prominent player in Africa’s integrated payments and digital commerce landscape, recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from the British Deputy High Commission and the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to its Lagos headquarters. The visit signals a growing interest in fostering partnerships between UK entities and leading African tech companies.
Strengthening UK-Nigeria Tech Ties
The delegation, spearheaded by British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter, included Florence Eshalomi MP, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria; Ceri Smith, Director General – Investments in Africa; and Ben Ainsley, His Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa. The visit provided an opportunity for the UK representatives to engage with Interswitch’s leadership, including Founder/GMD Mitchell Elegbe and Akeem Lawal, MD of Payment Processing and Switching (Interswitch Purepay). Discussions likely centered on potential collaborations and investments aimed at leveraging Interswitch’s expertise in payment solutions and digital commerce to further strengthen the burgeoning UK-Nigeria tech ecosystem.
This high-profile visit underscores the UK government’s commitment to supporting and investing in African tech innovation. By exploring partnerships with established companies like Interswitch, the UK aims to facilitate knowledge transfer, foster economic growth, and drive digital inclusion across the continent. The engagement holds promise for future collaborations that could significantly impact the African fintech landscape.
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