United Kingdom commends President Tinubu’s bold brave economic reforms
United Kingdom commends President Tinubu’s bold brave economic reforms
The United Kingdom has praised the economic and trade reforms of the Tinubu Administration, describing them as “bold, brave and positive.”
Speaking yesterday at the State House in Abuja, UK High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, acknowledged that the reforms have been difficult but are necessary to put Nigeria’s economy back on track.
Montgomery, who was with British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever, met with Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
The High Commissioner’s commendation follows similar praise from the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, just days earlier.
In a separate meeting, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala lauded the reforms as crucial for restoring economic stability and creating a foundation for long-term growth.
She advised the government to introduce safety nets to ease the cost of living crisis triggered by the changes.
Montgomery also highlighted the success of the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), praising its efforts to empower women through education, health, and humanitarian services. According to Montgomery, the reforms and initiatives have already led to stronger trade ties between the UK and Nigeria.
He added that the UK is closely monitoring Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional amendment process, specifically the proposals for special seats for women in the National Assembly.
In response, the First Lady assured the delegation that the government and the RHI will continue to implement policies that address the challenges faced by Nigerians, with a particular focus on empowering women in the informal sector.
“I believe we can help each other if we really show concern.
“RHI focuses on women’s empowerment in the informal sector.
“These are the ones whose lives we are touching directly,” the First Lady was quoted as saying.
On women’s political participation, Senator Tinubu acknowledged concerns over the dwindling number of women in the National Assembly.
She pledged to support efforts to reverse the trend, stressing the importance of ensuring that women are well-informed in choosing representatives who can deliver results.
“We have to know the right people to represent us, who can do the work, and that is what we have to enlighten our women about,” Mrs. Tinubu added.
