The United Kingdom Government has appointed Ms Vicky Seymour as the new Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Commission in Abuja.
The British High Commission announced Seymour’s appointment in a statement on Thursday, confirming that she has officially assumed the role and will support efforts to strengthen the partnership between the UK and Nigeria.
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Seymour succeeds Mrs Gill Lever, who completed her tour of duty in June.
The new Deputy High Commissioner is expected to contribute to key areas of UK-Nigeria cooperation, including economic growth, security, migration, development, international collaboration and people-to-people relations.
According to the British mission, Seymour brings more than two decades of experience in diplomacy, international development and public service.
She previously served as Head of the East Africa Department at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a position she held from 2023.
Before that, she led the FCDO’s Trade Diplomacy Department and served as Development Director in Mozambique, where she gained extensive experience in international relations and development programmes.
Speaking on her appointment, Seymour expressed excitement about taking up the new role in Nigeria and building on the existing relationship between both countries.
“I look forward to getting to know this extraordinary country, meeting people from across Nigeria’s diverse communities, and building on the strong partnership that already exists between our two countries. Together, I hope we can continue creating opportunities for greater collaboration and links between our people in the years ahead,” she said.
Before joining the civil service, Seymour worked in the not-for-profit sector, focusing on migration-related issues.
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Her appointment comes as the UK and Nigeria continue to deepen cooperation across several sectors, including trade, security, education, migration and development.
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