Seventh Report - Lagos calling: Nigeria and the Integrated Review
Select Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
HC 202
29 April 2022
Recommendations
4 results
4
Accepted
Para 11
Issues surrounding the colonial legacy of the UK in Nigeria should be delicately addressed through...
Recommendation
Issues surrounding the colonial legacy of the UK in Nigeria should be delicately addressed through meaningful dialogue. We recommend that the FCDO should be proactive in encouraging dialogue around any aspects of the UK’s colonial legacy, including the future of …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees to proactively encourage dialogue around the UK’s colonial legacy, including the Benin Bronzes. The FCDO's Diplomatic Academy has run staff training to enhance understanding of the colonial legacy. They will support museums and galleries in the UK in their ongoing dialogue with Nigerian authorities.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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Accepted
Nigeria’s security matters to the UK.
Recommendation
Nigeria’s security matters to the UK. Evidence described four significant security situations which make daily life in many parts of the country dangerous and sap the resources of the security services. Some of these crises, we heard, have the potential …
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Government Response Summary
The government agreed with the recommendation, stating it's a continuation of current work streams, detailing training and capacity building support provided to the Nigerian military under the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), alongside broader programming to address the root causes of conflict.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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Accepted
We welcome the innovative steps the UK Government has taken to support Nigeria’s transition to...
Recommendation
We welcome the innovative steps the UK Government has taken to support Nigeria’s transition to a low carbon economy. However, we believe there is scope for higher ambition in its goals and greater clarity in its approach. We recommend the …
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Government Response Summary
The UK Government is supportive of Nigeria’s transition to a low carbon economy and is working with international partners, supporting work to develop Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, and helping develop public-private partnership projects for Development Finance Institutions, as well as the private sector.
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Accepted
The Commonwealth presents a significant opportunity as the UK looks to strengthen ties with Nigeria...
Recommendation
The Commonwealth presents a significant opportunity as the UK looks to strengthen ties with Nigeria and other African partners. The foundation of common history and the desire for greater reciprocity should not be taken for granted nor be overlooked as …
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Government Response Summary
The government agreed, stating Nigeria remains a prominent partner in the Commonwealth and outlined its leading role and funding for commitments made by Commonwealth Heads of State, including support for human trafficking legislation, girls' education, and women entrepreneurs.
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Conclusions (1) Observations and findings — click to expand
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Conclusion
Accepted
Para 24
Electricity provision is key to the development of Nigerian businesses. We recognise the priority the UK Government has put on this sector and encourage increased attention be paid here.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the recommendation and states that it aligns with its existing work in supporting Nigeria's transition to a low carbon economy, including support for the Energy Transition Plan and public-private partnership projects.