
The United Kingdom has announced the appointment of Mr Peter Vowles as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria.
This was announced in a statement released by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on Monday.
“Mr Peter Vowles has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in succession to Dr Richard Montgomery CMG.
“Mr Vowles will take up his appointment during September 2026”, the statement partly read.
According to the statement, Vowles, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience across Africa and Asia, is currently serving as the British High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, a role he has held since 2023.
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“His diplomatic and development career spans over two decades, with key roles in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and its predecessor, the Department for International Development (DFID). He previously served as FCDO Transformation Director (2022–2023) and as HM Ambassador to Myanmar
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