The United Kingdom has appointed Richard Montgomery as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria.
Mr Montgomery takes over from Ms Catriona Laing CB, who recently concluded her four years’ tenure as High Commissioner in Nigeria.
The new High Commission has promised to work with the people of Nigeria including those in government, private sector and in civil society, to help build a more prosperous Nigeria and strengthen the partnership between both countries.
Richard is a diplomat who has worked in different parts of the world including previously in Nigeria.
Prior to becoming the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard was the UK Executive Director at the World Bank Group Board from 2018 to 2022 in Washington DC, USA.
