Outgoing UK Envoy Backs Tinubu’s Reforms, Says Efforts Key to Economic Future

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James Emejo in Abuja

Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, yesterday backed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms.

Montgomery said despite the short-term hardship the reforms had imposed on citizens, they remained critical to positioning the country on a stronger economic path.