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Richard Montgomery

@rmontgomeryuk

High Commissioner to Nigeria. 🇬🇧🇳🇬 Former UK Executive Director at World Bank & served in 🇺🇸 🇮🇳 🇧🇩 🇵🇰 🇿🇲 🇳🇬 RTs not necessarily endorsements.

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The Royal Family (@royalfamily) 's Twitter Profile Photo

‘I remember lines of unknown people linking arms and walking down Whitehall, all of us just swept along on a tide of happiness and relief.’ On this day in 1945, Queen Elizabeth II (then Princess Elizabeth) pulled down her uniform cap and merged incognito into the crowds in

David Lammy (@davidlammy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Shared prosperity. Mutual respect. A strong trading relationship worth over £300 billion a year. Our landmark UK-US deal delivered by Keir Starmer today will boost British businesses and save thousands of British jobs.

Keir Starmer (@keir_starmer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The election of Pope Leo XIV is a deeply profound moment of joy for Catholics in the United Kingdom and around the world. I look forward to meeting the Holy Father soon.

The election of Pope Leo XIV is a deeply profound moment of joy for Catholics in the United Kingdom and around the world.

I look forward to meeting the Holy Father soon.
Jenny Chapman (@jennychapman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On the Chad-Sudan border this week, I saw how the UK is helping to deliver life-saving support to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. I met women and children, whose lives are on hold because of the war in Sudan. The UK will not let Sudan be forgotten.

World Bank Nigeria (@wbg_nigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

[NEWS] The latest edition of the #Nigeria Development Update “Building Momentum for Inclusive Growth”, released today, indicates that Nigeria’s macroeconomic situation is improving as a result of sustained reforms: wrld.bg/vPBp50VRo2S

[NEWS] The latest edition of the #Nigeria Development Update “Building Momentum for Inclusive Growth”, released today, indicates that Nigeria’s macroeconomic situation is improving as a result of sustained reforms: wrld.bg/vPBp50VRo2S
UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@ukinnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us live on X on May 14th as UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 High Commissioner Richard Montgomery and Department for Business and Trade Nigeria Country Director, Mark Smithson discuss the UK-Nigeria growth campaign! Tune in for insights on boosting our shared prosperity. #GrowUKNG #BetaTradeUKNG

Join us live on X on May 14th as <a href="/UKinNigeria/">UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬</a> High Commissioner <a href="/RMontgomeryUK/">Richard Montgomery</a> and <a href="/biztradegovuk/">Department for Business and Trade</a> Nigeria Country Director, <a href="/MarkSmithsonDBT/">Mark Smithson</a> discuss the UK-Nigeria growth campaign! 

Tune in for insights on boosting our shared prosperity.

#GrowUKNG #BetaTradeUKNG
UKDefence_WestAfrica (@ukdefence_wa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As part of their tour, The Royal College of Defence Studies members visited @NigeriaNDC and Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), discussions centered around risks, opportunities and on Nigeria's strategic approach to security, prosperity and enhanced cooperation. #RCDS2025 #GoFarGoTogether

As part of their tour, The Royal College of Defence Studies members visited @NigeriaNDC and <a href="/officialNESG/">Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)</a>, discussions centered around risks, opportunities and on Nigeria's strategic approach to security, prosperity and enhanced cooperation.
#RCDS2025
#GoFarGoTogether
UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@ukinnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Great news for Enugu and Port Harcourt! Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter highlights the reopening of our UK Visa Application Centres, making it easier to access #UKVisa services locally in these locations 🇬🇧 🤝 🇳🇬 . Watch the video to learn more 👇

Dr. Tunji Alausa (@drtunjialausa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week, I held an in-depth meeting with Professor Stephen Jarvis, Provost of the University of Birmingham (UoB), and his team at the university’s main campus in the United Kingdom. The discussions focused on fostering a bilateral partnership in transnational education, with

This week, I held an in-depth meeting with Professor Stephen Jarvis, Provost of the University of Birmingham (UoB), and his team at the university’s main campus in the United Kingdom.

The discussions focused on fostering a bilateral partnership in transnational education, with
Cynthia Rowe (@cynthiaomrowe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A bit of fun to celebrate Africa Day - but more seriously I am thankful and appreciative of the life, family and times I’ve been given by this wonderful continent - I hope it continues to grow positively in all ways for all people.

UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@ukinnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UK Minister for Africa Collins of Highbury engaged Nigerian civil society leaders and underscored the importance of safeguarding elections, enhancing governance, and empowering diverse voices. #GoFarGoTogether 🇬🇧🇳🇬

UK Minister for Africa <a href="/Lord_Collins/">Collins of Highbury</a> engaged Nigerian civil society leaders and underscored the importance of safeguarding elections, enhancing governance, and empowering diverse voices.

#GoFarGoTogether 🇬🇧🇳🇬
Collins of Highbury (@lord_collins) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The UK wants to build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that drive growth. Good discussion with Nigerian business leaders on deepening 🇬🇧 and 🇳🇬 trade and investment ties and unlocking new opportunities for both our countries. #GrowUKNG 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬 #GoFarGoTogether🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

The UK wants to build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that drive growth.

Good discussion with Nigerian business leaders on deepening 🇬🇧 and 🇳🇬 trade and investment ties and unlocking new opportunities for both our countries.

#GrowUKNG 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬
#GoFarGoTogether🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬
UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@ukinnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UK Minister for Africa Collins of Highbury met Nigeria House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to discuss inclusive governance and UK–Nigeria parliamentary ties. They explored deeper engagement between legislatures and the importance of increasing women's political participation.

UK Minister for Africa <a href="/Lord_Collins/">Collins of Highbury</a> met <a href="/HouseNGR/">Nigeria House of Representatives</a> Deputy Speaker <a href="/OfficialBenKalu/">Benjamin Kalu</a> to discuss inclusive governance and UK–Nigeria parliamentary ties. 

They explored deeper engagement between legislatures and the importance of increasing women's political participation.
UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@ukinnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Joined by Florence Eshalomi MP, UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Collins of Highbury met Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar to reaffirm 🇬🇧🇳🇬 commitments to regional security and economic growth. The UK supports Nigeria’s regional leadership, which is key to a stable, prosperous West Africa. #GoFarGoTogether 🇬🇧🇳🇬

Joined by <a href="/FloEshalomi/">Florence Eshalomi MP</a>, UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, <a href="/Lord_Collins/">Collins of Highbury</a> met <a href="/YusufTuggar/">Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar</a> to reaffirm 🇬🇧🇳🇬 commitments to regional security and economic growth.

The UK supports Nigeria’s regional leadership, which is key to a stable, prosperous West Africa.

#GoFarGoTogether 🇬🇧🇳🇬
UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@ukinnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UK Minister Collins of Highbury visited Nigeria’s Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell, supported by UK expertise via National Crime Agency (NCA) and ISF. Together, with enhanced operations to combat kidnapping and safeguarding communities. #GoFarGoTogether 🇬🇧🇳🇬

UK Minister <a href="/Lord_Collins/">Collins of Highbury</a> visited Nigeria’s Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell, supported by UK expertise via <a href="/NCA_UK/">National Crime Agency (NCA)</a> and ISF. 

Together, with enhanced operations to combat kidnapping and safeguarding communities.

#GoFarGoTogether 🇬🇧🇳🇬
Collins of Highbury (@lord_collins) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership is at the forefront of 🇬🇧🇳🇬 relationship - helping deliver for both our countries. Great to meet with Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar to discuss continued cooperation to drive economic growth, addressed shared security threats, and tackle migration challenges.

The UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership is at the forefront of 🇬🇧🇳🇬 relationship - helping deliver for both our countries. 

Great to meet with <a href="/YusufTuggar/">Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar</a> to discuss continued cooperation to drive economic growth, addressed shared security threats, and tackle migration challenges.
UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@ukinnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Big congratulations to the 🇳🇬 Super Eagles and The NFF 🇳🇬 for 🇳🇬's victory at The Unity Cup 2025 at the Brentford FC Gtech Stadium in the 🇬🇧 after beating 🇬🇭 and 🇯🇲 in the tournament. Cheers to the very supportive fans and well done to the team that really is the 'Best in the West'! ☺️

Big congratulations to the <a href="/NGSuperEagles/">🇳🇬 Super Eagles</a> and <a href="/thenff/">The NFF 🇳🇬</a> for 🇳🇬's victory at <a href="/TheUnityCup/">The Unity Cup 2025</a> at the <a href="/BrentfordFC/">Brentford FC</a> Gtech Stadium in the 🇬🇧 after beating 🇬🇭 and 🇯🇲 in the tournament. 

Cheers to the very supportive fans and well done to the team that really is the 'Best in the West'! ☺️
Richard Montgomery (@rmontgomeryuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to tour the African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja with HE Kashim Shettima. Developed by African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank and supported by King's College NHS 🏥 It’s a great example of 🇬🇧 expertise boosting 🌍 health infrastructure & delivering mutual growth. #GrowUKNG #GoFarGoTogether

Delighted to tour the African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja with HE <a href="/KashimSM/">Kashim Shettima</a>. 
Developed by <a href="/afreximbank/">African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank</a> and supported by <a href="/KingsCollegeNHS/">King's College NHS</a> 🏥

It’s a great example of 🇬🇧 expertise boosting 🌍 health infrastructure &amp; delivering mutual growth.

#GrowUKNG
#GoFarGoTogether
UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@ukinnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In #Abuja, Richard Montgomery joined dignitaries at the official opening of the African Medical Centre of Excellence #AMCE by African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank. In partnership with 🇬🇧 King's College NHS, the over $250m medical hub will deliver cutting-edge care, research, & training in 🌍 & 🇳🇬 #GrowUKNG

In #Abuja, <a href="/RMontgomeryUK/">Richard Montgomery</a> joined dignitaries at the official opening of the African Medical Centre of Excellence #AMCE by <a href="/afreximbank/">African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank</a>.

In partnership with 🇬🇧 <a href="/KingsCollegeNHS/">King's College NHS</a>, the over $250m medical hub will deliver cutting-edge care, research, &amp; training in 🌍 &amp; 🇳🇬

#GrowUKNG