United Kingdom’s Secretary of Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, Rt Hon. James Cleverly MP, has saluted President Bola Tinubu on fuel subsidy removal.
Cleverly during his visit to the President on Wednesday in Abuja said the decision and others on multiple foreign exchange markets will bring development to the country despite the current pains.
While commending Tinubu on the decisions taken so far, he congratulated him for being victorious in the February 25th presidential election.
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He told Tinubu about his meeting in Lagos with entrepreneurs, technologists, and young people in the creative sector, saying that his home government remains a strategic long-term partner of Nigeria and Africa.
The Foreign Secretary further said he was in Nigeria to promote bilateral and economic partnership.
“I am keen on encouraging more UK investments into Nigeria. Nigeria has a population of very young, educated, and thoughtful people. With their energy and talents along with your resources, Nigeria can be a net exporter of energy and agricultural products. The UK will remain a strategic long-term and multi-decade partner of Nigeria and Africa.”
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On the political situation in the Republic of Niger, the UK Foreign Secretary offered his government’s support for the decision of ECOWAS and the leadership of President Tinubu in promoting democracy and stability.
“For us, our national interest is to see a peaceful and prosperous African continent because peace and security go hand in hand.”
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