By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on Thursday, met with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, in Abuja.
The meeting was part of his administration’s keeness to enhancing diplomatic relations and explore strategic collaborations between Bauchi State and the United Kingdom.
The discussions focused on key sectors, including education, healthcare, trade, infrastructure, and investment, with a shared commitment to fostering sustainable development in Bauchi State.
Speaking during the meeting, Bala Mohammed reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to attracting foreign investment, strengthening economic partnerships, and implementing governance reforms for the benefit of Bauchi’s residents.
The Governor stated that, “Today, I met with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, in Abuja to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore strategic collaborations between Bauchi State and the United Kingdom.”
He stressed that, “Our discussions centered on key sectors such as education, healthcare, trade, infrastructure, and investment, with a shared commitment to fostering sustainable development.”
“I reiterated my administration’s dedication to attracting foreign investment, enhancing economic partnerships, and implementing governance reforms to improve the lives of Bauchi’s residents,” The Governor added.
According to him, “The High Commissioner commended my leadership and vision, expressing the UK government’s willingness to collaborate on initiatives that align with our mutual interests.”
He added that, “Recognizing Bauchi’s strategic importance, he assured continued engagement in efforts that promote good governance, development, and economic prosperity. #GreaterBauchi @UKinNigeria.”
Richard Montgomery commended the Governor’s leadership and vision, expressing the UK government’s readiness to collaborate on projects that align with mutual interests.
He also acknowledged Bauchi’s strategic importance and assured continued engagement in initiatives that promote good governance, development, and economic prosperity as contained in a statement by Lawal Muazu Bauchi, Governor Bala’s New Media Aide.
