Yesterday, the United Kingdom through its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, lauded the economic and trade reforms being implemented by the Tinubu Administration.
The reforms, though painful, were necessary to get the economy back on track, the envoy said.
He described them as bold, brave and positive steps that have been creating new opportunities.
Montgomery spoke yesterday when he, in the company of British Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever, visited First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.
The High Commissioner spoke days after a similar commendation came from the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
In a statement yesterday by the Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, Montgomery said the UK government was impressed with the reforms, which, though difficult, have been necessary to reposition Nigeria’s economy and expand avenues for trade and investment between both nations.
He also highlighted the positive impact of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), the First Lady’s flagship programme, which he praised for delivering empowerment to women across critical sectors such as education, health, and humanitarian services.
“These reforms and initiatives have already led to stronger trade partnerships between our two countries,” Montgomery said.
He further noted that the UK was closely following Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional amendment process, especially proposals for special seats for women in the National Assembly.
