The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has held talks with a delegation of British officials on Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional review, the proposed establishment of state police and the Reserved Seats Bill for women. The meeting also focused on preparations for the forthcoming elections and the implementation of the…...
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has held talks with a delegation of British officials on Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional review, the proposed establishment of state police and the Reserved Seats Bill for women.
The meeting also focused on preparations for the forthcoming elections and the implementation of the new Electoral Act.
The Deputy Speaker disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X handle on Tuesday, October 20, following a working visit to the House by a British delegation led by Christina Scott, Director-General of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
The delegation included the newly appointed British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pete Vowels, and other officials.
According to the Deputy Speaker, the discussions centred on key democratic reforms and legislative processes in Nigeria.
“Our discussions focused on the ongoing constitutional review process, particularly state police and the Reserved Seats Bill for women, preparations for the forthcoming elections, and the implementation of the new Electoral Act,” he said.
He expressed appreciation for the UK’s continued support for Nigeria’s democratic and economic reform efforts.
“We appreciate the @FCDOGovUK’s continued commitment to supporting Nigeria’s democratic and economic reforms,” the statement read.
The Deputy Speaker added that the House looked forward to sustaining its partnership with the UK to strengthen democratic institutions, promote good governance and advance national development.
“We look forward to sustaining this partnership to strengthen democratic institutions, promote good governance and advance national development,” he said.