The United Kingdom has commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic and trade reforms, describing them as bold, necessary, and capable of unlocking new opportunities for Nigeria’s growth.
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the State House, Abuja on Monday.
Montgomery said the UK government was impressed by the reforms, which, though difficult, had created positive prospects for trade and investment between both countries.
According to him, London is also encouraged by the role of the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative, which he described as “a strong vehicle for empowering women in education, health, and humanitarian causes.”
The envoy added that the UK was closely following Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional amendment process, particularly the call for special seats for women in the National Assembly.
In her response, Senator Tinubu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the needs of Nigerians through the Renewed Hope Initiative in line with President Tinubu’s agenda.
“I believe we can help each other, if we really show concern. RHI focuses also on women empowerment in the informal sector. These are the ones we are touching their lives directly,” she said.
The First Lady also acknowledged concerns over the dwindling number of women in the National Assembly, pledging to support efforts aimed at improving female representation.
“We have to really know the right people to represent us, who can really do the work, and that is what we have to enlighten our women about,” she said.
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever, was part of the visiting delegation.
