The UK has a new top diplomat in Abuja, and she is no stranger to Africa.

Here is the gist:

The United Kingdom Government has named Ms Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja.

She takes over from Mrs Gill Lever OBE, who wrapped up her posting in June 2026. According to a statement released on Thursday, Seymour has already assumed duties.

Her brief? To help deepen the longstanding partnership between the UK and Nigeria, from economic growth and security to migration, development, international cooperation and people-to-people links.

And she is coming with quite the CV. Seymour brings over 20 years of experience in diplomacy, international development and government service.

Before this posting, she was Head of the East Africa Department at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) from 2023, and had previously led the FCDO's Trade Diplomacy Department. She also served as Development Director in Mozambique, with senior leadership roles in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Afghanistan. Her work has spanned climate, security and economic development.

Before joining the civil service, she worked in the not-for-profit sector focusing on migration issues.

Speaking on her appointment, Seymour said: “I am delighted to be taking up the role of Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja. 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.”

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