Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom as a defining moment for Nigeria’s private sector and technology ecosystem.

Agboola, who joined President Tinubu in London as part of a high-level Nigerian private sector delegation, said the state visit marks a significant milestone not only for Nigeria’s private sector but also for the role of technology in shaping the future of global trade.

“Flutterwave was built to connect Africa to the world, and today we are seeing that vision play out at the highest levels of economic engagement. We will continue to invest in the infrastructure, partnerships, and trust required to make cross-border payments faster, more secure, and more accessible for millions of people and businesses,” he said.

Also part of the delegation were Flutterwave’s Chief Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy Officer, Bankole Falade, and Chief Compliance Officer, Mobolaji Bammeke.

Both participated in discussions on regulatory interoperability and the alignment of global compliance standards—engagements that underscore the company’s long-term commitment to building durable institutional bridges between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

The visit signals Nigeria’s intention to move beyond traditional diplomacy towards a more structured, technology-driven economic partnership.

At the heart of the discussions is the £8.1 billion Nigeria–UK trade corridor and the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), a framework expected to guide commercial cooperation between both countries over the next decade.

The distinguished delegation, reflecting the breadth of Nigeria’s private sector leadership, included Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON), Founder and Executive Chairman of BUA Group; Tony Elumelu (CFR), Chairman of UBA Group; Jim Ovia (CFR), Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (CON), Founder and Chairman of Coronation Group; and Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, Chairman and CEO of Stanel Group, alongside other prominent business leaders and public sector officials.