Vowles appointed British High Commissioner to Nigeria

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The Government of the United Kingdom has appointed Peter Vowles as the next British High Commissioner to Nigeria.
Vowles succeeds the outgoing High Commissioner, Richard Montgomery.
The British High Commission, Abuja, in a statement made available to Daily Sun, said Vowles is expected to take up his post in Abuja in September 2026.
“Dr Montgomery remains in post until that time.
“Mr Vowles brings extensive diplomatic and development experience to the role, having served as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe from 2023 to 2026 and previously as Ambassador to Myanmar from 2021 to 2022.
“He has held senior leadership positions across the FCDO and it...