The British Council has restated its commitment to developing Nigeria as it seeks media partnership to aid development. Country Director, British Council, Lucy Pearson, said a mutual beneficial relationship would be of huge benefits to their programmes in the country. Pearson, who spoke when she led a team from the British Council Nigeria on a courtesy visit to The Guardian’s headquarters on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Isolo, Lagos, said: “We will continue to partner with civil society organisations, government ministries and institutions in the United Kingdom (UK), Nigeria and around the world to deliver high quality programmes. You also did a lot of trainings, programmes and exposure for reporters of which we commend you. From this end, we assure you of our support.”

Source: The Guardian March 05, 2018 03:56 UTC