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Montgomery Replaces Catriona Laing As British High Commissioner To Nigeria
The United Kingdom Government has announced the appointment of Richard Hugh Montgomery as the new British high commissioner to Nigeria.
His appointment was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday.
The high commissioner is the UK government’s representative in a commonwealth nation.
They are responsible for the direction and work of the consulate, including political relations, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
Montgomery succeeds Catriona Laing who has been been the UK’s representative in Nigeria since 2018.
The statement said Laing will be transferred to another diplomatic service appointment.
Montgomery served as the counsellor (development) and head of office, Department for International Development (DFID), Abuja, from 2009-2013.
Montgomery is expected to begin his new role in April 2023.