By Ola Kay
Eshalomi now second Nigerian to hold the position.
Florences Ehalomi, 44, a British-Nigerian politician and a Member of the Parliament, MP, representing the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green constituency, has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Nigeria,
She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political and International Studies with Law from Middlesex University.
In a statement on Tuesday, the UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds stated while announcing her appointment that the decision was aimed at attracting investment into the UK and boosting economic growth.
“I’ve launched a new team of trade envoys who will use their experience, expertise, and knowledge to unlock new markets around the world for British businesses, attract investment into the UK, and ultimately drive economic growth,” Reynolds said.
Eshalomi took to her X on Tuesday and wrote: “It is an honour to have been appointed as the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria.
“I’m looking forward to building on my close ties with Nigeria to promote a strong and flourishing economic relationship between our two great nations.”
Continuing, she said: “I am looking forward to strengthening the UK’s relationship with Nigeria to explore shared growth and opportunities for both countries.”
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