During a recent trade mission to Africa, Sadiq Khan visited Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa, promoting partnerships with London’s tech firms. He emphasized the importance of international students to the UK’s economy, criticizing proposals limiting access to global talent. Khan announced an upcoming business summit to foster connections between Africa and London, echoing the messages of previous mayors. His trip, while attracting some criticism for leaving London, aimed to showcase the capital in emerging markets and strengthen economic ties in tech and business sectors.
The trip started in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos - and provided a chance to catch up with a number of firms from the city's growing tech sector.
Sir Sadiq talked of 'the immense value international students bring to London and the UK' - and warned that 'closing our country to global talent would be a pointless act of immense economic self-harm'.
He has faced criticism from opponents for spending time out of London when there's plenty to do here.
The mayor followed that up with the promise of the first business summit between Africa and London - to be held in the capital next year.
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