Good to meet the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi
@PeterObi
today and hear about his ideas on Nigeria's economic, security and development priorities ahead of
#2023elections
.
Significant protests over
#SARS
demonstrating Nigerian people’s desire for police reform. Peaceful protests are powerful. Police Act recently passed by
@MBuhari
provides good foundation to build more accountable community police force.
@UKinNigeria
@PoliceNG
I condemn the murder of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto, and urge the police and relevant authorities to ensure the perpetrators of this horrific act are made to face justice in line with the law.
Delighted to hear that
@MBuhari
has appointment the hugely experienced diplomat Professor Ibrahim Gambari as his new COS.
@UKinNigeria
looks forward to working closely with you on our shared 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 agenda in the challenging
#COVID
ー19 times. Congratulations!
Good to meet the PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar
@atiku
today.
Interesting to hear his ideas on the economic, security and development priorities for
#Nigeria
ahead of
#2023elections
.
With just a few hours until I leave 🇳🇬, I’ve been looking back on the last 4.5 years. One of the best parts of the job has been the chance to travel & experience the rich diverse Nigerian culture. It has been such a great journey & I have learnt a lot.
Thank you for Naija!❤️🇬🇧 🇳🇬
Minister for Africa
@JamesDuddridge
and colleagues in London following events closely. Hearing disturbing reports of violence against peaceful protesters in parts of
#Nigeria
. Encourage authorities to protect people’s fundamental rights.
@UKinNigeria
@PoliceNG
We are monitoring developments in
#Nigeria
closely. I note the Nigerian people’s democratic and peaceful calls for police reform. The UK &
@CatrionaLaing1
continue to support the Nigerian Government in delivering reforms.
I am so very sad to hear this terrible news. Abba Kyari was an exceptional man who worked tirelessly for his beloved Nigeria. On behalf of everyone
@UKinNigeria
sending deep condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. We will miss him very much.
My team and I had a good meeting with the Presidential Candidate of
@OfficialAPCNg
,
@officialABAT
to discuss his campaign plans and priorities for Nigeria.
@UKinNigeria
is ready to work closely with all partners and Nigerians to ensure credible, free and fair elections in 2023.
Today I signed the condolence book for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, who tragically lost his life with comrades last Friday. My condolences remain with his family and friends and with the family and friends of those who passed away alongside him.
Saying final goodbye! Very hard! Thank-you to the residence staff, the gardeners, guards our nanny and drivers! You have looked after us so well and we were in great hands.
Admiring the incredible library of His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II at his Palace. He has acquired an incredible collection of books on Islamic Law, Economics and African History Has he really read them all? There are many more upstairs!
@masarautarkano
#UKinKano
Good to meet the African Democratic Congress
@ADCNig
presidential candidate
@DumebiKachikwu
, party chairman Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and ADC officials today.
Interesting to hear their ideas on the economic, security and development priorities for
#Nigeria
ahead of
#2023elections
.
Paid my farewell call on President
@edmnangagwa
this afternoon. Reflected on the changes I have seen in my 4 years in Zimbabwe and the important challenges ahead. I am a firm believer in the power of respectful dialogue and in the huge potential of this great country.
Good to meet the Presidential Candidate for the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,
@KwankwasoRM
to hear about his ideas on Nigeria's economic, security and development priorities ahead of
#2023elections
.
My family and I, and the more than 200 million Nigerians, have learned with immense sadness of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and the end of her unique and wonderful 70-year reign. She was the only British Sovereign known to 90 percent of our population.
Welcome the government announcement on the future of
#SARS
- an important first step. The IGP’s commitment to ensure accountability for human rights violations is essential to restoring public confidence in
@PoliceNG
Delighted to join HE
@MBuhari
for Scottish High tea with HRH Prince of Wales
@ClarenceHouse
in the beautiful setting of
@Dumfries_House
A powerful symbol of the UK’s close bond with Nigeria. And an opportunity to enjoy some delicious Scottish baking!
@UKinNigeria
After credentials with newly installed flag on car! Great ceremony and good first meeting with President Buhari. Looking forward to getting down to work and meeting Nigerians around the country.
@NGRPresident
@UKinNigeria
Congratulations to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his election victory. I look forward to working together to forge a stronger Nigeria-UK relationship, and wish him the best of luck as he navigates the people of Britain through the decisive period of leaving the European Union.
Honoured to pay my farewell call on His Excellency President
@MBuhari
.
We discussed the importance of the UK-Nigeria partnership in economic development, security, culture and education. Our bonds are strong and will go from strength to strength.
🇬🇧🇳🇬
Great to have dinner with the fabulous
@NOIweala
She has clearly hit the ground running
@wto
with ambitious plans on how trade rules can facilitate Covid vaccine roll out and wider
@wto
reform.
@UKinNigeria
@JulianWTO_UN
Inspired to meet Rear Admiral Itunu Hotonu (Rtd). She was the first woman to attain this rank in the Nigerian Navy and first in Africa. A game changer and trail blazer!
It was my pleasure to have an audience with
@ProfOsinbajo
for my farewell call on Friday.
It’s been a real pleasure to work together 🇬🇧🇳🇬 on the biggest global challenges such as climate change, energy and economic reforms.
Good to meet Ambassador George Obiozor, President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and other senior leaders from the South East.
I heard clearly their commitment to a united Nigeria and their proposals on how to achieve this. Looking forward to more engagements in the near future
Meet the ‘Kaduna Twins’ aka Rev. John Hayden - Secretary General of Christian Association of Nigeria - and Sheik Halliru Abdullahi Maraya - Islamic Scholar - They are doing great work to bring communities together in Kaduna.
@JustinWelby
@UKinNigeria
Thanks to
@UcheSecondus
for good discussion on importance of peaceful and high standard elections in Edo and Ondo states. UK will be deploying teams to observe both elections.
@OfficialPDPNig
@UKinNigeria
.
@UKinZimbabwe
have spoken to a number of candidates today, none of whom has been given a copy of the voters' roll. This is very disappointing - the roll is an exceptionally important part of this election.
@ZECzim
must issue roll urgently to ensure
#freeandfairelections
Hearing reports of violence affecting ongoing protests. Urge authorities to respect the right to protest and protestors to remain peaceful.
@UKinNigeria
Great to arrive in
#Lagos
earlier today to continue my farewells this week across
#Nigeria
.
I foresee many bittersweet moments saying goodbye to my colleagues but also gives me a chance to recall many great times for
@UKinNigeria
over the years!
Watching news with great sadness. Zimbabwe has suffered a tragic loss tonight. Morgan Tsvangirai was a beacon of hope for so many during Zimbabwe’s darkest days. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
On
#AfricaDay2021
I want to celebrate one of many fabulous African women - the amazing
@NOIweala
- from the great country of
#Nigeria
. Thank-you for everything you have done and continue to do to improve people’s lives around the world.
@UKinNigeria
Last night I was delighted to co- host with my good friend- US Ambassador Mary-Beth Leonard - our first joint leaving party. We are so sad to be leaving but have wonderful happy memories to treasure.
@UKinNigeria
@USinNigeria
Great to witness Nigeria’s Presidential Aspirants sign the Peace Accord for Nigeria’s elections. Strong commitments to conduct the election peacefully and to respect the results.
#NigeriaDecides2023
@UKinNigeria
Honoured to pay my respects to His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II the 14th Emir of
#Kano
and Leader of Tijaniyya Sufi order. Wide ranging discussion on Islamic family law and women’s rights and
@DFIDNigeria
support in
#Kano
. UkinKano
#UkinNigeria
@masarautarkano
I'm so relieved to hear news of the release of the
#zamfaragirls
earlier today. My thoughts are with them and with their families. I hope that they can quickly recover from their ordeal. The abductors must be arrested and held to account. Kidnapping must stop. #
Profoundly shocked & saddened by this terrible news. Our deepest condolences to the family & friends of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and all who so tragically lost their lives. I have sent condolence messages to
@CDS_Nig
Chief of Staff to
@MBuhari
Deeply saddened by the air crash that claimed the lives of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers. All of them are heroes who paid the ultimate price for peace and security in the land.
Useful meeting with
@MthuliNcube
today. We discussed the
#cholera
outbreak, challenges ahead for Zimbabwe & GOZ's plans for economic reform. I stressed importance of further political reforms & for
#commissionofinquiry
to ensure accountability for Aug 1 violence
Thank you to
@DrAhmadLawan
for your invitation to
@NGRSenate
chamber. I welcome commitment to passing electoral bill by end of June. Electoral reform is crucial for free and fair elections in Nigeria, and for increased women and youth participation.
@nassnigeria
Great to have our Armed Forces Minister
@JSHeappey
here today. His visit here demonstrates how important & how much we value our defence relationship with
#Nigeria
. I'm looking forward to his engagements with senior members of
@HQNigerianArmy
&
@NigeriaGov
over the next few days.
A free press is essential for an informed citizenry. Journalists play a crucial role in holding our governments to account and preventing impunity. Journalists should never be intimidated or attacked for pursuing the truth.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@UKinNigeria
Good omen - my Uber driver today was originally from
#Somalia
! And he lives in
#Streatham
where I grew up! Great conversation with him on the opportunities and challenges in
#Somalia
. Overall he was optimistic which was encouraging to hear.
@UNSomalia
I am deeply concerned by the violence in Nigeria, including widespread reports of civilian deaths. We call for an end to all violence. The Nigerian government must urgently investigate reports of brutality by its security forces and hold those responsible to account.
Wishing everyone celebrating a very Merry Christmas.
I hope you have a safe, peaceful and enjoyable time today and over the next few days as we head into a new year.
Best wishes for this season and beyond from all of us at the British High Commission.
🇬🇧❤🇳🇬
Honoured to receive a farewell call from
@GovernorZulum
of Borno state and his adviser Dr Mandara. We discussed the pioneering work we have done together with partners to bring security and stability to NE Nigeria and wider LCB.
@UNDPNigeria
@UKinNigeria
The most terrible news of the brutal killing of farmers in
#Zabarmari
. May their souls rest in peace. Sincere condolences and sympathy to their families and friends who must be suffering so much.
@UKinNigeria
Very useful catch up with
@nelsonchamisa
. Covered the
@MDCAllianceZW
trip to London, key requirements for credible elections, MDC Alliance manifesto and importance of greater female representation at all levels of politics.
The
#UK
was one of the first countries to back
#COVAX
with £548 million. We've consistently pushed for a global effort that helps every country receive the vaccine and I'm so pleased to see
#Nigeria
receive their first batch of the vaccine through COVAX today
#VaccinesForAll
We now advise against all non-essential travel from 🇬🇧 to 🇳🇬 based on
@foreignoffice
guidance. We recognise events are moving quickly, creating uncertainty. Please follow instructions from FGN and keep following changes to our travel advice.
Thank you Your Excellency
@GovUmarGanduje
for welcoming us to
#Kano
and for being a wonderful host. Kano state possesses potential as the economic and commercial nerve centre of northern
#Nigeria
, and UK firms wants to invest more in the state
#UkinKano
@UKinNigeria
In addition to this I met with
@edmnangagwa
on Aug 1 to express my deep concern & urge that the military be removed from the streets. We continue to
speak with govt officials, urging them to respect the rights of all Zimbabweans & for security forces to act with utmost restraint
Heard from
@PoliceNG_Rivers
about security challenges. The losses suffered by
@PoliceNG
are horrific. The Police alone cannot deliver security. We discussed the importance of working with civil society, traditional rulers, women leaders & religious leaders at the community level.
Great to meet
@GovWike
of
@rvsg_ng
& talk about how to speed up the Ogoni clean-up process,
#stopthesoot
, the deteriorating security situation, plans to diversify from oil & boost youth employment, & importance of peaceful credible 2023 elections for the democratic journey in 🇳🇬.
@ProfJNMoyo
Sorry to put a spanner into your absurd conspiracy theories but my scarf in Zimbabwe flag colours was a Xmas present from the designer so I had it long before anyone else. I’m not supporting anyone or anything other than a better future for
#Zimbabwe
.
7/7 A RUTHLESSLY IMPARTIAL fact for
@UKinZimbabwe
: it's bad to see
@CatrionaLaing1
coming out of 10 Downing Street wearing a dictator's Voodoo Scarf and worse for
#UK
to use
@BBCHARDtalk
to subvert the will of Zimbabweans on behalf of an incumbent mass murderer as it did in 1980!
Yesterday I visited the Kofta Mata dye pits in
#KanoState
. An amazing opportunity to absorb the rich history and culture of Kano. The dye pits have existed for 500 years! Bought three beautiful pieces.
@KanostateNg
@UKinNigeria
Not long landed back in Abuja after a busy and fruitful visit to
#Kebbi
State.
I'm very grateful to their Excellencies, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and First Lady Dr Zainab Bagudu, for their wonderful hospitality during my stay.
@KBStGovt
I'm delighted that we're sending 25 Chevening scholars from
#Zimbabwe
this year. A fantastic opportunity for future
#leaders
. Please think about applying for the next round:
If you're in Bulawayo today do go to meet our Chevening team. Tech Village, 1530.
Very saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Trudy Stevenson. She was a brilliant diplomat and very supportive of other female diplomats. Such a great loss for Zimbabwe. Sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Dear Vice President
@ProfOsinbajo
We were so relieved to hear that you, your team and the crew survived a terrifying helicopter crash today. Best wishes from
@UKinNigeria
Thank-you
@AminaJMohammed
for your wise words of advice for my role as UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for
#Somalia
. And lovely also to catch up on developments in
#Nigeria
!
@UNSomalia
Thank-you to everyone who welcomed me so warmly to
#Rivers
state.
I've gained great insights from talking to government officials, police, CSOs and opposition politicians across the state about how to deepen the
#UKNigeria
relationship & build a peaceful future together.
Great to catch up with General Abdulsami Abubakar to share views on future of Nigeria and the important role the National Peace Committee has in addressing security challenges and strengthening Nigerian democracy.
@UKinNigeria
Honoured to pay respect to His Highness, Emir Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli
@Zazzau_Emirate
, the 19th Emir of Zazzau. Delighted to congratulate him on his recent appointment and share a wide ranging discussion, including on development and
@FCDO
support in
#Kaduna
.
#UKinNigeria
#Zaria