The British government has lauded President Bola Tinubu for unifying the forex market and removing the petrol subsidy, adding that the policies will facilitate economic prosperity for Nigeria.
In a statement by the president’s media aide Ajuri Ngelale, the UK Secretary of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, James Cleverly, at a meeting with Mr Tinubu at the State House on Wednesday, said the policies would contribute to Nigeria’s prosperity despite initial hardships.
“I want to commend you for the decisions you have taken to reform your economy,” Mr Cleverly said. “Your economic reforms are bold and the actions taken have been decisive. Despite the initial pains these decisions will lead to economic prosperity for Nigerians.”
Mr Cleverly further assured Nigeria of the UK’s interest in investing in its economy, adding that “with their energy and talents along with your resources, Nigeria can be a net exporter of energy and…