British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, Gill Lever on Tuesday said that the British government would not interfere in the conduct of the 2027 general elections in the country.
She also said that the British government has no preferred political parties ahead of the elections.
Lever stated this in Ilorin while paying a courtesy visit to the Kwara state governor and Chairman, Nigeria’s Governor’s Forum(NGF) Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at Government House, Ilorin.
The deputy British High Commissioner , Mrs. Lever has been on a three- day official visit to Kwara state.
Lever stated that, “British Government would support free, peaceful, and credible election in Nigeria next year
While commending Governor AbdulRazaq in the quest to make life worthy living for the people of Kwara State, the British envoy said “Kwara under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has become a model for gender equity, calling the governor a trailblazer for women’s rights and participation in politics.
“First of all, you’re a strong advocate for women’s representation in governance and I think Kwara, under your leadership, has been a trailblazer for women’s rights and women’s participation in the political life of your state,
“We know that you’ve appointed over 50% of your cabinet roles to women. So women’s representation in political life and lawmaking is essential to Nigeria’s economic development. I think we all see that. So I strongly commend you, Your Excellency. You are a model state for gender equity and your endorsement of the special seats bill for women has earned you ‘HeForShe’ ambassador.”
Lever noted that the British government is working in many states to help improve digital skills and nurture young talents in the tech industry.
Responding, the state governor, Alhaji AbdulRazaq said his administration has turned around the fortunes of the state with significant progress made in different sectors of the economy, from health, education, agriculture and road infrastructure.
“We have cleared the backlog of salaries we met. In fact, we are planning to raise the minimum wage again this year to N100,000,” he said.
AbdulRazaq explained that his administration’s investment in education and health sectors have yielded positive results with improved ratings of the sectors and expansion of access to education and health care delivery.
He also spoke extensively on security issues, breaking down the efforts of the state government with other stakeholders to stem breaches and make rural communities safer.
Hammed Shittu
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