The commercial correspondent of the United Kingdom strengthens the economic ties of the United Kingdom …

The commercial correspondent of the United Kingdom in Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi MP, concluded a visit of four days of success in Nigeria, strengthening the United Kingdom’s commitment to deepen the commercial and bilateral investment relations.

The visit marked a significant step forward in the partnership between trade and investments (Etip), improved in the United Kingdom, with particular attention to the release of new opportunities through Fintech, Manufacturing and Agriculture.

Aggravated by the General Manager for investments at the Department for Companies and the United Kingdom trade (DBT), Ceri Smith, and the Vice Commercial Commissioner of His Majesty in Africa, Ben Ainsley, the commercial correspondent has undertaken in high -level meetings and strategic dialogues aimed at promoting collaboration and guiding inclusive economic growth.

As part of the visit, the deputy of Florence Eshalomi hosted the dialogue on the Etip business together with the British deputy director of Lagos, Jonny Baxter and the federal ministry of industry, investments and investments of Nigeria (Fimi).

The dialogue brought together company leaders of the United Kingdom and Nigerian to identify and face non -tariff barriers, with impossible results that can be found to inform the current efforts to improve the company environment and support sustainable development.

During a press conference, the commercial correspondent held a keynote address that highlights the British international investment (BII), the establishment of financing the development of the United Kingdom and the impact investor and his latest investment of $ 7.5 million in Santa Gona, one of the main Nigerian agricultural enterprises.

This startgic investment underlines the role of the United Kingdom in supporting food safety, the creation of jobs and the strengthening of economic resilience in the agricultural sector of Nigeria.

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Key bilateral meetings with the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Investments and Senior Managers of Lemfi, Interswitch and Zenith Bank, focused on the expansion of the financial sector ties and on the exploration of opportunities for initial public offers (IPO) and the commitment of the capital market through the London Stock Exchange.

Commenting on his visit, commercial correspondent in the United Kingdom in Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi MP, said:
“Nigeria is a power of innovation and business and the United Kingdom is proud to be a strategic partner in its growth path. This visit has deepened our commercial bonds and has opened new doors for collaboration in all sectors that count more for our shared prosperity – by Fintech and Agriculture.

In support of the growing technological ecosystem of Nigeria, the commercial correspondent also participated in the Technological Round Table, introducing the founders of Nigerian technology in the Global Entrepreneurs program (GEP) of the United Kingdom.

The session presented insights of DBT Leadership, which showed the panorama of investments in the United Kingdom and its support for future IPO.

The visit ended in a strong presence in the United Kingdom to Gitex Nigeria 2025, where the deputy of Florence Eshalomi moderated a panel entitled “The Fintech Revolution of Nigeria: from local champions to global contenders”, with Kuda Bank and Piggyvest – two Nigerian Fintech leaders who have been sized globally with the support of the GEP of the United Kingdom.

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