{"id":98826,"date":"2023-10-27T22:20:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T21:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/british-high-commissioner-sultan-of-sokoto-discuss-niger-republic-impasse"},"modified":"2023-10-28T00:47:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T23:47:24","slug":"british-high-commissioner-sultan-of-sokoto-discuss-niger-republic-impasse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/british-high-commissioner-sultan-of-sokoto-discuss-niger-republic-impasse","title":{"rendered":"British High Commissioner, Sultan of Sokoto discuss Niger Republic impasse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery and the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa\u2019adu Abubakar III, have had discussions on the prospects of a mediated resolution of the Niger Republic impasse.<\/p>\n<p>According to Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, the British High Commission, Montgomery visited Sokoto State on October 25 and 26, during which he acknowledged the Sultan\u2019s role in promoting peace between people of different faiths in Nigeria, including through his positions as President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and co-chair of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC).<\/p>\n<p>They also discussed the situation in Niger Republic and the prospects for a mediated resolution.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the British High Commissioner, at the end of his visit, said: \u201cIt was an honour to be received by His Eminence the Sultan in Sokoto. We reflected on the deep and historical ties between the UK and Sokoto, including the links between the Sultanate and the British Royal Family. We had an insightful discussion on traditional leadership and social progress; inter-faith dialogue; national peace initiatives; and regional mediation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy visit was also an opportunity to deepen my understanding of the state\u2019s contribution to the history of Nigeria, including by seeing the remarkable archives of the Sokoto Caliphate at the Waziri Junaidu History and Culture Bureau, a real treasure trove for historians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had an engaging discussion with representatives of civil society, academia, and traditional leaders, who shared their insights on issues including gender equality, insecurity, and the economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAhead of Remembrance Day, it was important to pay my respects at the graves of 12 soldiers, British and Nigerian, who gave their lives in the Second World War.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery and the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa\u2019adu Abubakar III, have had discussions on the prospects of a mediated resolution of the Niger Republic impasse. 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