LASG, London partner to drive tech innovation

 

The Lagos State Government and the City of London have launched a pioneering partnership to promote technological innovation and collaboration between the two global cities.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, disclosed this during a Tech Summit organised by London and Partners in Lagos on Tuesday.

The summit marked the first official London trade mission to Nigeria, highlighting growing interest in tech collaboration.

The event’s theme was ‘Bridging Borders: How London and Lagos Can Shape the Future of Global Technology.’

According to Khan, the partnership seeks to harness both cities’ unique strengths to drive digital transformation and shape the future of global technology.

Khan praised Lagos as a remarkable city, describing it as Africa’s tech capital, much like London holds that role in Europe.

“London is Europe’s tech capital, Lagos is Africa’s. Most African unicorns are in Lagos, while London has over 120 unicorns,” Khan said.

The Mayor described London’s African diaspora as a “secret weapon” for boosting cooperation between London and African countries, especially Nigeria.

He highlighted London’s population, with over 150,000 people of Nigerian descent, as a major opportunity for partnership and growth.

Khan encouraged Nigerian entrepreneurs and innovators to see London as a familiar and welcoming hub for expansion.