The British High Commissioner, Dr. Richard Montgomery, visited Nigeria to strengthen UK-Nigeria bilateral relations and support economic development.

The UK is reaffirming its commitment to developing bilateral relations with Nigeria. British High Commissioner Dr. Richard Montgomery recently concluded a four-day visit to Lagos and Ogun States.

During this trip, he met with Governors Dapo Abiodun and Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The discussions focused on enhancing economic ties and encouraging investments between the UK and Nigeria.

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A highlight of the visit was the announcement by Hinckley Recycling. They will establish a $5 million battery recycling facility in Ogun State, using UK-patented technology.

This facility will be Africa’s first lithium-ion and lead-acid battery recycling centre, creating 100 new jobs.

In Lagos, Dr. Montgomery met with notable Nigerian business leaders. He engaged with executives from firms like Standard Chartered and KPMG West Africa.

The High Commissioner expressed that the visit reinforced the strong ties between the UK and Nigeria.

He stated, “Both states are vital for boosting Nigeria’s economic prosperity. The UK is dedicated to driving that growth and supporting development.

” Dr. Montgomery also emphasised the importance of the new facility and its potential for job creation in Ogun State.

The UK Government continues to support Nigeria’s development goals. British International Investment recently invested $15 million in Ogun State.

Furthermore, the UK’s Manufacturing Africa programme aids local companies in raising capital.