September 16, (THEWILL) – British High Commissioner Designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to take up his new role, succeeding Dr Richard Montgomery CMG.
Vowles says his immediate priority is to listen, learn and travel across Nigeria as he seeks to understand the country, its people and culture.
The new envoy brings extensive diplomatic and development experience, having most recently served as British Ambassador to Zimbabwe and previously as Ambassador to Myanmar.
The newly appointed British High Commissioner Designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja and says his immediate priority is to listen, learn and travel across the country to better understand its people, culture and energy.
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Vowles, who succeeds Dr Richard Montgomery CMG, brings extensive diplomatic and development experience to the role, having most recently served as British Ambassador to Zimbabwe and previously as Ambassador to Myanmar.
The story will examine his arrival, his stated approach to the new assignment and the UK’s longstanding relationship with Nigeria, with particular focus on his plan to engage people and partners across the country.
Janefrances Ebere Chibuzor is a Tourism Writer at THEWILL
