Flutterwave’s Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in London as part of a historic Nigerian private sector delegation during the country’s first state visit to the United Kingdom in 37 years. The engagement culminated in the UK-Nigeria Business Summit at Mansion House, where discussions highlighted Nigeria’s evolving financial technology infrastructure as a critical gateway for British investment into Africa.
Agboola stated that Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, was built to connect the continent to global markets. “This State Visit marks a defining moment for Nigeria’s private sector and for the role of technology in shaping the future of global trade,” he said. “We will continue to invest in the infrastructure, partnerships, and trust required to make cross-border payments faster, more secure, and more accessible.”
The summit centred on the £8.1 billion UK-Nigeria trade corridor and the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), a ten-year framework designed to deepen commercial ties. Flutterwave’s platform was cited as a foundational element enabling this technology-driven economic partnership, with its network facilitating secure international transactions for businesses across the continent.
Joining the CEO were Flutterwave’s Chief Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy Officer, Bankole Falade, and Chief Compliance Officer, Mobolaji Bammeke. Their discussions with UK counterparts focused on regulatory interoperability and aligning global compliance standards, underscoring the company’s commitment to building institutional bridges between the two economies.
The high-level Nigerian delegation, chaired by President Tinubu, included prominent business leaders such as Abdul Samad Rabiu of BUA Group, Tony Elumelu of UBA Group, Jim Ovia of Zenith Bank, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede of Coronation Group, and Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu of Stanel Group. Their presence signalled a strategic shift from traditional diplomacy toward structured, private-sector-led economic collaboration.
The event positions Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem, exemplified by Flutterwave, at the centre of future UK-Africa trade. By advancing frameworks for seamless digital payments and regulatory alignment, the delegation aims to accelerate capital flows and strengthen commercial links for the long term.
