The United Kingdom has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government to settle a long-standing debt of £8.4 million (approximately N4.2 billion) in unpaid ground rent for the Nigerian High Commission in London. The debt has been accumulating since 2003, and the UK Transport for London (TFL) is now demanding payment.
According to reports, the Nigerian High Commission owes £7.1 million (approximately N3.3 billion) in congestion charges and parking tickets, in addition to the ground rent. The UK government has been trying to recover the debt through diplomatic channels, but Nigeria has yet to respond or make payment.
The UK government has expressed frustration over the matter, stating that it is unfair for the Nigerian government to ignore its financial obligations while expecting the UK to provide aid and support. The issue has also raised concerns about Nigeria’s reputation and credibility on the international stage.
The Nigerian High Commission in London has been occupying a building on Kensington Crescent, London, since 2003, and has failed to pay the required ground rent and other charges. The TFL has been sending invoices and reminders to the Nigerian government, but all efforts have been met with silence.
The UK government has warned that it will take further action if the debt is not settled, including seeking legal action and imposing sanctions on Nigerian government officials. The Nigerian government has yet to comment on the matter, but it is expected to respond to the UK’s demands and settle the debt to avoid further diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
This incident has raised questions about Nigeria’s management of its foreign missions and its commitment to fulfilling its international obligations. The Nigerian government must take immediate action to settle this debt and avoid damaging its reputation and relationships with other countries. UK Demands Nigerian Government Pay £8.4 Million Unpaid Embassy Ground Rent Since 2003.
The United Kingdom has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government to settle a long-standing debt of £8.4 million (approximately N4.2 billion) in unpaid ground rent for the Nigerian High Commission in London. The debt has been accumulating since 2003, and the UK Transport for London (TFL) is now demanding payment.
According to reports, the Nigerian High Commission owes £7.1 million (approximately N3.3 billion) in congestion charges and parking tickets, in addition to the ground rent. The UK government has been trying to recover the debt through diplomatic channels, but Nigeria has yet to respond or make payment.
The UK government has expressed frustration over the matter, stating that it is unfair for the Nigerian government to ignore its financial obligations while expecting the UK to provide aid and support. The issue has also raised concerns about Nigeria’s reputation and credibility on the international stage.
The Nigerian High Commission in London has been occupying a building on Kensington Crescent, London, since 2003, and has failed to pay the required ground rent and other charges. The TFL has been sending invoices and reminders to the Nigerian government, but all efforts have been met with silence.
The UK government has warned that it will take further action if the debt is not settled, including seeking legal action and imposing sanctions on Nigerian government officials. The Nigerian government has yet to comment on the matter, but it is expected to respond to the UK’s demands and settle the debt to avoid further diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
This incident has raised questions about Nigeria’s management of its foreign missions and its commitment to fulfilling its international obligations. The Nigerian government must take immediate action to settle this debt and avoid damaging its reputation and relationships with other countries.
