The British and the United States diplomats in Nigeria have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they are essential to the future prosperity of Nigeria.
The two envoys also asked the Nigerian government to continue the part of dialogue in addressing issues raised by those behind the ongoing protest in the country. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, and his United States counterpart, Richard Mills, also commended the security agencies for avoiding lethal force in quelling the protest.
The duo spoke in Abuja during the briefing of the Diplomatic Corps by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar. Montgomery commended the synergy of the policing agencies for avoiding lethal force, noting the commitment of the government to enable a peaceful process.
Mills on the other hand also expressed sympathy for those who have suffered from the protest. Mills, however, said the reforms were necessary and had the support of the US government.
