Peter Vowles named as new UK high commissioner to Nigeria
The United Kingdom has appointed Peter Vowles as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Peter Vowles is currently serving as the British High Commissioner to Zimbabwe and brings over two decades of diplomatic and development experience. He is set to assume his new role in September 2026.
What we know
- Peter Vowles will take up his appointment as British High Commissioner to Nigeria in September 2026.
- He succeeds Dr Richard Montgomery CMG in this position.
- Vowles has held various roles, including British High Commissioner to Zimbabwe since 2023 and FCDO Transformation Director (2022–2023).
- His previous postings include Ambassador to Myanmar (2021–2022), Director for Asia, Caribbean and Overseas Territories at DFID (2018–2021), and Country Director for DFID in Kenya (2016–2018).
- The appointment highlights the UK's ongoing diplomatic engagement with Nigeria.
