SECURITY ALERT WITH JIDE

British envoy pledges to solve Nigeria’s security challenge

The British High Commissioner Mr. Andrew Lloyd has pledged Britain’s support to assist Nigeria with its security challenges.

The High Commissioner made the pledge while speaking with journalists at the commemoration of the commonwealth day in Abuja.

He said ” the vision of the commonwealth day for 2012 is connecting cultures which is primarily the main vision of the commonwealth itself and Britain is committed to strengthening its relationship with Nigeria for the mutual benefits of both countries.

He said “in terms of diversity, because we are different and one of the strengths of the Common Wealth is that we can bridge those differences and help contribute to global understanding”

The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association of 54 independent sovereign states. Most are former British colonies, or dependencies of these colonies.