Dr Richard Montgomery ABUJA- The UK federal government has actually designated Dr Richard Montgomery as the nation’s brand-new High Commissioner to Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Montgomery takes over from Ms Catriona Laing who just recently concluded 4 years as High Commissioner to Nigeria. The UK High Commission in a declaration released in Abuja specified that Montgomery on Thursday provided his letter of credence to President Muhammadu Buhari. It specified that Montgomery declared dedication to enhancing the ties in between the UK and Nigeria. “I anticipate dealing with individuals of this fantastic nation, consisting of those in federal government, in the economic sector and in civil society. “I will do all I can to assist develop a more flourishing Nigeria and reinforce the collaboration in between our nations”, the declaration estimated him as stating. Richard is a knowledgeable diplomat who has actually operated in various parts of the world consisting of formerly in Nigeria. Prior to ending up being the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard was the UK Executive Director at the World Bank Group Board from 2018 to 2022 in Washington DC, USA. He has actually held different senior positions in the Department of International Development (DFID) consisting of; Director for Asia, Caribbean & Overseas Territories Division, Country Director for Pakistan. He likewise formerly acted as the DFID Country Director in Nigeria from 2009 to 2013. Montgomery has actually served formerly at the British High Commissions in Zambia, Bangladesh and India. (NAN)
Richard Montgomery is brand-new British High Commissioner to Nigeria
