Florence Eshalomi, a Nigerian-British politician, has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Nigeria, a role she confirmed in a post on X on Wednesday.
In her message, Eshalomi expressed her enthusiasm to strengthen the economic ties between the two nations.
“It is an honour to have been appointed as the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria,” she wrote. “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.”
She added, “I am excited to further enhance the UK’s relationship with Nigeria and explore shared growth and opportunities for both countries.”
Key Facts About Florence Eshalomi:
- Political Career: Eshalomi is the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green, a position she was re-elected to in 2024 after the creation of the new constituency. She first became an MP for Vauxhall in 2019, succeeding Kate Hoey.
- Background: Born on September 18, 1980, in Birmingham, Eshalomi is the daughter of Nigerian father Anthony Nosegbe. She is the first in her family to attend university, earning a BA (Hons) in Political & International Studies with Law from Middlesex University.
- Early Career: Eshalomi began her professional journey at age 16 working at Sainsbury’s before transitioning into public affairs and campaigning.
- Local Government Involvement: Her political career began with her role as a local councillor for Brixton Hill on Lambeth Borough Council in London.
- Family Life: Eshalomi is married to Matthew, and the couple has two children, Mia and Malachi.
