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    Florence Eshalomi, a British-Nigerian politician, has been named the UK’s trade envoy to Nigeria by the British government.

    The 44-year-old Eshalomi, who is an MP for the Camberwell Green and Vauxhall district, graduated from Middlesex University with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political and International Studies with Law.

    According to information obtained, Eshalomi is now the second Nigerian to occupy the role.

    Jonathan Reynolds, the UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, said in a statement announcing the appointment on Tuesday that the move was intended to increase economic growth and draw in foreign investment.

    Reynolds stated, “I have established a new group of trade envoys who will use their experience, skills, and knowledge to open up new markets globally for British companies, draw in investment to the UK, and eventually spur economic growth.”

    Eshalomi said it was an honor to be named the UK’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria when she confirmed her appointment on X on Tuesday.

    “I’m eager to strengthen my close relationship with Nigeria in order to foster a robust and prosperous economic partnership between our two magnificent countries.

    “I am eager to explore opportunities for mutual growth and development between Nigeria and the United Kingdom by fortifying our relationship,” she wrote on X.

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