Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the political situation in Nigeria.

The UK Government follows political developments in Nigeria closely and has regular engagement with the Nigerian Government, political parties, civil society and religious institutions to discuss a range of issues, including security, the economy, trade, the environment and human rights. Nigeria is currently preparing for the February 2023 general elections, in which Nigerians will elect a new President. Through diplomatic engagement, cooperation with international partners and programmatic work, we will support the Nigerian government to deliver a free, fair and credible electoral process that represents the will of the Nigerian people.