Florence Eshalomi, the Nigerian-British politician and current Member of Parliament (MP) for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green, has been appointed the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria.
Eshalomi, who confirmed the news via a post on X on Wednesday, expressed her excitement about the opportunity to enhance the economic ties between the UK and Nigeria.
In her statement, Eshalomi said, “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.”
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She also highlighted her enthusiasm for exploring shared growth opportunities and strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
Key Facts About Florence Eshalomi:
- Political Career: Eshalomi has served as the MP for Vauxhall since 2019, succeeding Kate Hoey. She was re-elected in 2024 for the newly formed constituency of Vauxhall and Camberwell Green.
- Background: Born on September 18, 1980, in Birmingham, Eshalomi is the daughter of Nigerian parents, with her father, Anthony Nosegbe, hailing from Nigeria. She was the first in her family to attend university, earning a BA (Hons) in Political & International Studies with Law from Middlesex University.
- Early Career: Eshalomi’s professional journey began at the age of 16 when she worked at Sainsbury’s. She later moved into public affairs and campaigning, where her passion for politics grew.
- Local Government: Her political career began in local government, serving as a councillor for Brixton Hill on Lambeth Borough Council in London.
- Family Life: Eshalomi is married to Matthew, and together they have two children, Mia and Malachi.
Eshalomi’s appointment as trade envoy marks a significant milestone in her political career, as she works to forge stronger trade and economic ties between the UK and Nigeria.
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