The Integrated Review is right in its identification of Nigeria as an important strategic partner for the UK. We would go further to assert that the success (or otherwise) of the UK’s engagement with Nigeria, and its ability to take opportunities which emerge in the four priority areas of the Integrated Review whilst rising to meet new and future challenges, is likely to carry lessons applicable to engagement with other African countries.

The Integrated Review is right in its identification of Nigeria as an important strategic partner for the UK. We would go further to assert that the success (or otherwise) of the UK’s engagement with Nigeria, and its ability to take opportunities which emerge in the four priority areas of the Integrated Review whilst rising to meet new and future challenges, is likely to carry lessons applicable to engagement with other African countries. Type: conclusion | Number: 1 | Paragraph: 6 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Integrated Review is right in its identification of Nigeria as an important strategic partner for the UK. The Government is committed to building a strong partnership with Nigeria, to further our economic, security and people-to-people objectives and support Nigeria’s development.