All Nigerians have the right to freedom of speech and the responsibility not to misuse that right. Any action taken by Government must be measured, proportionate and not supress basic freedoms.
I've had the opportunity to visit UCH Ibadan. I was impressed, both by the range of expertise and services offered, but also by the high standards of its staff.
UCH Ibadan, Since its inception, the hospital has trained over 6,000+ Doctors, 501 Dentists, 4,513 Nurses, 2307 Midwives, 471 Peri-Operative nurses, 1062 Laboratory Scientist, 576 Environmental Health officers Tutors, 451 nurse/midwives/Public health educators,
A sad, but happy evening. Hosted by
@RMontgomeryUK
; together with
@PycroftC
I had the chance to say goodbye to many friends & colleagues in🇳🇬 & especially to team
@UKinNigeria
.
Nigeria, you have found a place in my ❤️. Thank you.
Well today is my Birthday, like last year will be spending it on my own, but possibly best present of all this afternoon. An appointment for my
#oxfordastrazeneca
jab 😎. A real reason to celebrate.
As I prepare to leave Nigeria 🇳🇬 😢 it was important that the last event I hosted was to continue my support to the disability community. This was all the more important in the run up to International Day for Persons with Disabilities
#PWD
day on 3 Dec.
So pleased to read this news
@Tunde_OD
. The more ways kids have to fulfill their capabilities the better their future. Congratulations to you and all
@chessinslums
for your hard work.
Happy to announce that we just signed a three year grant deal with
@lufthansa
airlines Global help alliance to build a Chess academy and STEM innovation Lab in Lagos Nigeria.
This learning hub will be open and free to street children without access to education.
My deepest condolences to all those across Northern Nigeria who have lost loved ones to attacks over the Christmas period, including in Pemi, Chibok and Garkida, Adamawa as well as Kano and Kaduna. I condemn such violence at any time and especially in this season of peace.
Welcome reports that
@YeleSowore
and Sambo Dasuki released. Hope they get to spend Christmas with loved ones.
@UKinNigeria
commends
@MalamiSan
and Nigerian government for ensuring rule of law upheld - fundamental for democracy to thrive.
Many congratulations to
@thatoyiboman
Andrew Dunn, of
@WCS_Nigeria
who has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to wildlife conservation.
I’ve been following
@FotoNugget
for a couple of years and love his capture of the diversity of Nigeria. Exhibiting today, with friends at Mamba Cafe off IBB in Abuja.
What a nice start to Friday. We had 7500 applications for
@CheveningFCDO
in 🇳🇬, 172 have been invited for interview. A group I met this morning are
#PWD
. A interview is success in itself & I hope to see some at the wave off later in the year.
All at
@UKinNigeria
offer our congratulations to Bruce Walker of WFP Nigeria as he is honoured by HM The Queen for his services to humanitarian operations overseas. Bruce is the longest serving international member of UN staff in Nigeria.
Small pleasures. After struggling to recover from a nasty bout of malaria in February, I was well enough to go for a walk for the 1st time today. Reminded again how fortunate I am to have made my UK home in
#Amersham
. See you soon I hope
#Abuja
.
My new African Custard Apple tree 🌱 now has pride of place in my front garden and will grow 🌳. The first of the
#Communitrees
to be planted in Abuja as
@UKinNigeria
works with
@SustyVibes
to plant indigenous trees across Abuja and Lagos
All diplomats know that the hardest job in any embassy is being the Deputy. So it was great to share experiences with old friends and new.
PS the boss came too.
Pleased to meet HE Prof Babagana Umara Zulum
@GovBorno
in
#Maiduguri
this morning. Good discussion of UK work in the NE covering humanitarian, development and security and how we can work together.
Thank you to our host, 🇫🇷 Ambassador Jerome Pasquier for a ver special dinner with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
@ChimamandaReal
last night. As you would expect a stimulating conversation.
Great to meet Oyinlomo Baraka Quadre
@Official_OBQ
, Nigeria's
#1
female tennis player. A brilliant and identifiable role model for young people. Her journey towards achieving her dreams is an inspiration pushing through limitations.
I hope to watch her
@Wimbledon
one day.
This past weekend was a memorable and fun one with my
@UKinNigeria
colleagues in Abuja.
Thank you for all your hard work. I have learnt a lot from you in the last 4 years- from your strong work ethics to your culture. I will surely miss you all! ❤️
Last December, I visited Kebbi State, and experienced the warm hospitality of the N, hosted by
@DrZSB
and
@KBStGovt
. For the first time in 11 months will be travelling again this week. One of the best parts of my job is the opportunity to have amazing experiences.
Tried this for the first time and it tastes so decadent and wholesome, like it’s made from the freshest most organic authentic cocoa.
Yummy, creamy and rich without tasting like an artificial sugary mess.
#MadeInNigeria
💚
Together with
@John_Primrose
of
@DFIDNigeria
I was pleased to welcome HE Governor Bahutu of Kebbi State to
@UKinNigeria
in Abuja as we committed to continue to develop our mutual understanding.
Please, to my many Christian and Muslim friends in the UK, Nigeria and Pakistan read this message and follow the appeal issued jointly by faith leaders.
As UK faith leaders, we appeal again to our communities: please do not gather physically in groups - it puts lives at risk. Pray at home, connect online, love and support those in need.
#coronavirus
#COVID19
Today is World
#EpilepsyDay
. Many people find epilepsy frightening or are stigmatised by it. I was diagnosed with epilepsy in my early 30s. In most cases it can be effectively managed - there should be no unnecessary limits on life or opportunity.
Finally, Mr Kunle Adeyanju
@lionheart1759
arrived Lagos, Nigeria he did a charity ride to
#EndPolio
that covered 12,000km btw 19th April - 29th May 2022 from
#LondonToLagos
with crossover in several African Countries. Truly a Champion!!! 🎉
It was a privilege yesterday to be guest lecturer, for Nigeria Defence College Course 30, speaking on The Decision Making Process & National Security: Perspectives from the UK.
Serving as a diplomat means that, as well as the UK, I have marked
#rememberancesunday
in Brussels, Madrid, Warsaw, Karachi and now Abuja. Each country has its sorrow, and each time you realise again what World War means. We Will Remember Them.
During our visit to
#Eleme
, we paid a courtesy call on the King of Eleme HRM Ereme (Dr) Philip Obele and his Council of Elders. I was hugely honoured and humbled to be given the title Owa Ekoo Eko Eleme or a Prominent Lady Friend of the Eleme People.
Pleased to join
@PollyAlakija
at the Spanish Ambassador’s Residence to celebrate the Five Coweries Arts Education Initiative. This brings arts and imagination to children across Nigeria 🇳🇬
Ọ̀kàndínlógún tó lóun ò bá oókan ṣe, à ti di ogun rẹ̀ á nira /
The number 19 that refused to be added to 1 will find it tough to become 20.
[Build bridges and foster collaboration; we need one another: together each achieves more.]
Great to catch up with
@abikedabiri
CEO of
@nidcom_gov
. The Nigerian diaspora in the UK is a real life demonstration of the depth of our relationship. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬
This was an important opportunity to discuss the democratic right to peaceful demonstrations and the need for demonstrable reform in Policing in Nigeria. Thank you to
@MinofPoliceNG
for listening to how seriously we take these issues.
It was great playing host to United Kingdom Deputy High Commissioner H. E, Gill Atkinson this afternoon. It was an opportunity to share notes on Police Reforms, internal security and good governance.
@GillAtkinson11
@UKinNigeria
@asentance
I think it depends on your situation and experience. For some people it’s great, for others it’s lonely, uncomfortable and difficult. Decision makers need to recognise and respond to the fact that both these situations, and others, are valid.
Today, I presented my credentials to H.E. President
@MBuhari
, as the British High Commissioner to Nigeria.
I look forward to strengthening and deepening the 🇳🇬🇬🇧 partnership and working together with all our partners for the good of both our countries.
@NigeriaGov
@NGRPresident
I am very conscious that there is a real stigma around
#epilepsy
- and the impact it can have on people's lives, families and health. That is why I try to be as open as I can about my epilepsy any small thing you can do to support others is important.
@FCDOGovUK
@FCDOInclusive
Pleased to welcome
@FCDOGovUK
Director of West and Southern Africa, Debbie Palmer, back to Abuja, where she spent time with our fantastic
@UKinNigeria
team.
Together with
@EUinNigeria
Amb Karlsen and Czech Amb Skolil I met with former President HE Goodluck Jonathan, to discuss the situation in Mali and yesterday’s extraordinary ECOWAS Summit.
@PHE_uk
organised a 3-day workshop for staff in NCDC lab network on Proper Handling & Care of Biosafety Cabinet and other Lab Equipment.
The training aims at strengthening participants' skills on appropriate biosafety practices & proper care of laboratory equipment.
Amazing 🥰
Nigerian-born UK Prof. Charles Egbu has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University in the UK.
He will assume office on November 1, 2020.
He is currently the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Experience at the University of East London.
I was grateful to receive Chevening alumni who are members of
@CaanNG
led by
@joomomoh
as they offered their condolences in honour of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
A kì í fi ọjọ́ kan, bọ́ ọmọ tó rù. /
A lean child cannot be fattened in just one day.
[Be patient; good things take time; don’t force issues before their time.]
During my visit to Cross River last year, the message came through again and again that the way to preserve biodiversity is to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the local population.
Great to talk to Ugonna, Joshua, Ireti and Lawrence today. These 4 brilliant
@CheveningFCDO
students have been recognised for their volunteering while in the UK. Thank you for making a difference.
Disability rights are an important issue for us to get right internally in
@FCDOGovUK
as well as to promote externally. Pleased to join a panel today speaking to an audience of colleagues about living and working with a hidden disability.
Terrible to read the news of the execution of Pastor Rev Lawan Andimi by Boko Haram. I utterly condemn such an awful crime and offer my deepest sympathy to his family and congregation.
We
@FCDOGovUK
are recruiting externally (v rare in recent years!). It's a batch recruitment at a range of grades and eventual roles. development, diplomacy, climate & security interest? Apply! UK nationals only though at this time.
Along with international partners pleased to meet with Prof Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission
@inecnigeria
to discuss preparations for elections in 2023. INEC’s work is vital to ensure elections are free, fair and credible.
Very pleased to sign an MoU with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council on how the UK’s Global Prosperity Fund can help Nigeria’s International Exports. Look forward to mutually beneficial work.
A great pleasure to meet Hon
@abikedabiri
and members of her team along with
@DomWUK
to discuss the role of Nigerian diaspora in the UK and how we will work together.
Great to talk to
@AkindeCassandra
and
@UtehCyril
two of our
@cheveningfco
scholars. They have just received awards for their volunteering activity in the UK. This included time with Crisis over Christmas and working in an NHS Hospital during Covid. Thank you for giving back.
A Joyful celebration of Christmas 2019 at Abuja’s Methodist Cathedral. This year, sadly staying at home, wishing all my family, friends and colleagues in Nigeria, the UK and around the world a happy Christmas and a safe and happy 2021.
Remembering the fallen in two World Wars and since is one of our most important responsibilities overseas. We were honoured to be joined by National Security Advisor Nuhu Ribadu and Service Chiefs.
#WeWillRememberThem
Agbẹ́-igi-lére kan kò lè gbẹ́ inú u rẹ̀. /
No sculptor can carve the internals of the statue he or she is carving.
[There is a limit to what anyone can do: be reasonable in your expectations; most people are doing the very best they can, regardless of how it seems.]
@BenAndrewsINC
@GwiziSoneni
I noted recently on twitter that a test and trace system which relies on drive in centres is a barrier to those who don’t drive. I was told I should have a more positive attitude! Mute came in to play.......
So much looking forward to speaking at the Social Good Summit on Saturday. The issue of gender equality and supporting women in reaching their potential is one I feel strongly about.
I very much admire the work of
@WCS_Nigeria
. Great to finally meet
@thatoyiboman
&
@AbanyamPeter
in Calabar and discuss preservation of the amazing biodiversity of Cross River National Park & the importance of
#sustainable
livelihoods for people living in the forest.