Timothy Choji, Abuja
The United Kingdom has commended the various economic and trade initiatives of President Bola Tinubu, describing them as bold, brave and positive.
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery stated this during a courtesy visit to the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu on Monday at State House, Abuja.
According to the British High Commissioner, the UK government sees a lot of positivity in Nigeria’s economy, particularly new opportunities being created by the difficult but necessary reforms undertaken by President Bola Tinubu.
Renewed Hope
He said his home Government is impressed by the track record of the Nigerian First Lady’s pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative, as a special purpose vehicle delivering empowerment to women in key areas especially in Education, Health and Humanitarian.
The British High Commissioner noted that these reforms and moves have led to enhanced trade partnership between the two nations.
Constitutional Reform
Richard Montgomery noted that the UK government is also paying attention to the ongoing Constitutional Amendment and call for Special Seats for Women in the National Assembly.
The First Lady of Nigeria, in her response, assured her guests that the Government and the Renewed Hope Initiative, which is inline with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu will continue to work towards addressing the challenges of Nigerians.
“I believe we can help each other, if we really show concern.
“RHI focuses also on women empowerment in the informal sector. These are the ones we are touching their lives directly,” she said.
Mrs Tinubu agreed with her guests that the number of women in the National Assembly is dwindling and promised to join hands with ongoing process to improve the numbers.
She added that Nigeria women have to know the right people to represent them, do the work well which calls for the enlightenment of women.
Lateefah Ibrahim