The UK government has appointed Dr Richard Montgomery as the country’s new High Commissioner to Nigeria.

Montgomery takes over from Ms Catriona Laing who recently concluded four years as High Commissioner to Nigeria.

Here are things to know about him

• Richard is an experienced diplomat who has worked in different parts of the world including previously in Nigeria.

• Prior to becoming the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard was the UK Executive Director at the World Bank Group Board from 2018 to 2022 in Washington DC, USA.

• He has held various senior positions in the Department of International Development (DFID) including;  Director for Asia, Caribbean & Overseas Territories Division, Country Director for Pakistan.

• He also previously served as the DFID Country Director in Nigeria from 2009 to 2013.

• Montgomery has served previously at the British High Commissions in Zambia, Bangladesh and India.