UK appoints British-Nigerian, Florence as trade envoy

Florence Eshalomi

UK appoints British-Nigerian, Florence as trade envoy to strengthen economy.

Florence Eshalomi, British-Nigerian politician, has been chosen as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Nigeria.

This appointment makes Eshalomi the second Nigerian to hold the position.

On X on Tuesday, she confirmed by writing: “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.

“I am looking forward to strengthening the UK’s relationship with Nigeria to explore shared growth and opportunities for both countries.”

Announcing the appointment in a statement on Tuesday, Jonathan Reynolds, the UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, said 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, 44, is an MP representing the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green constituency.

She has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political and International Studies with Law from Middlesex University.