The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, has reaffirmed the commitment of the UK to enhance its robust bilateral relations with Nigeria. Cleverly expressed the UK’s intent to foster future investment connections and collaborate closely with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to unlock Nigeria’s substantial economic potential.
Following a formal congratulatory and bilateral meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Rock presidential villa in Abuja, Cleverly shared his remarks with state house correspondents. He lauded the ongoing reforms, policies, and initiatives spearheaded by President Tinubu, highlighting the impressive level of innovation witnessed in Lagos. Cleverly emphasized Nigeria’s considerable capacity to attract increased investments, thus fueling economic growth, generating profits, and creating employment opportunities, benefiting both local and international communities.
Cleverly also expressed his support for the decisive actions undertaken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore peace, stability, and democracy in Niger Republic and the broader region.
Furthermore, Cleverly noted President Tinubu’s articulate articulation of his aspiration to bolster investment inflow into Nigeria while further deepening the relationship between Nigeria and the UK.
Nigeria and the United Kingdom share a longstanding relationship spanning several decades, characterized by robust socio-economic and political ties.