UNITED KINGDOM COMMISSIONS ITS NEW BUILDING IN ABUJA The UK government has promised to attain a better bilateral and diplomatic relationship with Nigeria.
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UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and International Development Secretary Priti Patel, made this known at the unveiling ceremony of the new British High Commission on Thursday in Abuja.
Johnson said that the new British High Commission, which is now located at Plot 1157 Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, was expected to strengthen relationships with both countries.
“It gives me a great pleasure to open this wonderful, new, super, colossal British High Commission in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja although some of our officials moved in six weeks ago.
“It would further strengthen the British diplomatic ties with Nigeria.
“The new British High Commission accommodates all of the UK Government Departments working in Abuja.
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