UK envoy hails Tinubu’s security, economic reforms

Britain has commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its efforts to tackle Nigeria’s security and economic challenges.

The United Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dame Sarah Macintosh, gave the commendation during a meeting with Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, at the Nigeria Mission House in New York.

According to a statement by the Office of Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, the meeting focused on Nigeria’s security and economic development, bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries within the UN system.

The two diplomats also discussed developments concerning border stability and other areas of mutual interest, with emphasis on strengthening cooperation between Nigeria and the UK.

Macintosh and Ibrahim agreed on the need for sustained engagement between both countries, particularly on issues of mutual interest and international cooperation.

The British envoy congratulated Ibrahim on his posting to New York and his election as Chairman of the UN Fifth Committee, which oversees administrative and budgetary matters of the world body.

Macintosh said Ibrahim’s new position offered an opportunity to deepen engagement among Nigeria, the UK and other UN member states.

Responding, Ibrahim thanked the British envoy for the visit and expressed appreciation for the continued diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for the diplomats to exchange views on developments in Nigeria and prospects for further strengthening Nigeria-UK relations.