Interswitch Group has hosted a delegation from the British Deputy High Commission and the United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) at its Lagos headquarters to discuss potential collaboration in Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech space.
The visiting team, led by the British Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter, included the UK’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi, MP; Director General, Investments in Africa, Ceri Smith; His Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner in Africa, Ben Ainsley; DBT Country Director, Mark Smithson; Deputy Country Director/Investment Officer, Morayo Adekunle; and James Harding, Private Secretary to the DG Investments.
They were received by Interswitch Founder and Group Managing Director, Mitchell Elegbe, alongside senior executives such as Akeem Lawal, Managing Director, Interswitch Purepay; John Maguire, Group Chief Financial Officer; Chinyere Don-Okhuofu, MD, Interswitch Indeco; Vincent Ogbunude, MD, Verve International; Ndifreke Nkose, EVP Strategy & Chief of Staff; and Adaobi Okerekeocha, Chief Innovation Officer.
Discussions focused on strengthening UK–Nigeria trade relations, identifying collaboration opportunities, and supporting Interswitch’s expansion plans across Africa and beyond.
Elegbe highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships in driving innovation and financial inclusion across the continent.
“As we continue to scale our operations and deepen our impact, collaborations with global partners like the UK present invaluable opportunities to accelerate growth, expand access, and deliver transformative financial solutions,” he said.
On its part, the UK delegation reaffirmed Britain’s commitment to supporting investments in Nigeria and deepening trade relations, particularly in technology, financial services, and digital infrastructure.
The visit underscores growing international interest in Nigeria’s digital economy, with Interswitch positioned as a key player in expanding financial access and driving innovation across Africa’s payments ecosystem.