The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will today deliver a landmark lecture at the University of Ghana, focusing on the pivotal role of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship in driving global growth and fostering UK-Africa partnerships.

The event, hosted in partnership with Imperial College London’s Accra-based hub, Imperial Global Ghana, will convene university students, faculty, and local partners to engage in discussions on the future of education and enterprise across borders.

The Mayor’s visit forms part of a historic five-day mission to Africa, aimed at strengthening partnerships and promoting collaboration between London and African countries. His keynote address will underscore the value of international students to London’s economic success and highlight the opportunities for educational exchange between the UK and Ghana.

“London thrives because of its diversity, creativity, and openness to talent from around the world. We want to build even stronger connections with Africa’s next generation of leaders,” the Mayor is expected to say in his address.

Focus on STEMB and Innovation

Mr Khan will also spotlight London’s world-class STEMB (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Business) ecosystem, emphasising its potential to inspire African innovators and entrepreneurs. He will encourage young Ghanaians to leverage partnerships with London institutions to drive inclusive growth and technological advancement.

Dialogue with Ghanaian Youth

Following his lecture, the Mayor will participate in a fireside chat with Ghanaian youth leaders and entrepreneurs, discussing the power of collaboration in fostering creativity, knowledge exchange, and economic empowerment.

The engagement reflects a broader commitment to building connections between London and Africa’s rising entrepreneurial and innovation hubs.

Imperial College’s African Footprint

Imperial College London, co-host of the event, is the first UK University to establish a permanent presence in Africa focused on science, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The Mayor will meet current students and recent graduates from Imperial Global Ghana’s entrepreneurship programme, learning firsthand how UK-African educational collaboration is shaping future business leaders.

The visit marks another significant step in the UK’s efforts to foster global partnerships in education and innovation, positioning Ghana as a strategic partner in the process.