- UK Lauds Tinubu’s Economic Initiatives, Pledges Stronger Partnerships
- The envoy also highlighted his government’s admiration for the track record of the Renewed Hope Initiative
- Montgomery noted that the UK government had observed significant positivity in Nigeria’s economy
The United Kingdom has praised the economic and trade initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as bold, courageous, and positive.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at the State House.
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Montgomery noted that the UK government had observed significant positivity in Nigeria’s economy, particularly the new opportunities emerging from the difficult but necessary reforms undertaken by President Tinubu.
According to the First Lady’s spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, the envoy also highlighted his government’s admiration for the track record of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) as a vehicle for empowering women, especially in education, health, and humanitarian efforts.
The British High Commissioner added that these reforms have strengthened trade partnerships between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
He further stated that his government was following the ongoing Constitutional Amendment process, including the push for Special Seats for Women in the National Assembly.
In her response, Mrs. Tinubu assured the delegation that both the Government and the Renewed Hope Initiative, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, would continue working to address the challenges faced by Nigerians.
“I believe we can help one another if we genuinely show concern. RHI also focuses on empowering women in the informal sector, as they are the ones whose lives we touch directly,” she said.
The First Lady also acknowledged the dwindling number of women in the National Assembly and pledged to support ongoing efforts aimed at improving female representation.
“We need to identify the right people to represent us, those who are capable of doing the work. That is what we must enlighten our women about,” she added.
The delegation also included the British Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever.
