The new British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Peter Vowles. Photo: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The United Kingdom has announced the appointment of Mr Peter Vowles as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria.

This was announced in a statement released by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on Monday.

“Mr Peter Vowles has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in succession to Dr Richard Montgomery CMG.

“Mr Vowles will take up his appointment during September 2026”, the statement partly read.