HC Deb 14 March 2000 vol 346 c138W
30. Mr. David Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the political situation in Nigeria. [112898]

Mr. Hain

We welcome the strong start that the government of President Obasanjo has made since taking office in May 1999 and his commitment to reform. There are many serious challenges ahead for Nigeria. Britain will continue to support Nigeria's reform programme.

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