BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja R-L: Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun presenting a copy of Ogun State Investment Opportunity book to the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery in Abeokuta recently. United Kingdom has pledged to invest $5 million towards the establishment of battery recycling and treatment facility in Nigeria. The $5m investment, to be provided through UK’s Manufacturing Africa programme is expected to create a lithium-ion battery and lead acid battery recycling and treatment plant in Ogun State using patented recycling technology. These were part of the highlights when the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery embarked on a four-day official visit to Lagos and Ogun states. During the visit, he engaged in conversations that focused on enhancing economic ties, driving investments, prosperity opportunities and future priorities that could be beneficial to the states and the UK. He underscored the United Kingdom’s commitm
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