Vicky Seymour Appointed as UK Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria (Abuja)

The United Kingdom has announced the appointment of Ms. Vicky Seymour as the new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja. She succeeds Mrs. Gill Lever, who concluded her tenure in June 2026.

According to an official statement released by the British High Commission in Abuja, Ms. Seymour has officially assumed her responsibilities. In her new position, she will oversee efforts to reinforce and advance the UK–Nigeria strategic partnership across key priority areas, including economic growth, security, migration, sustainable development, international governance, and bilateral people-to-people relations.

“Ms Seymour brings more than two decades of experience across diplomacy, international development and government. Most recently, she served as head of the East Africa Department at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a position she held since 2023. Prior to this, she led the FCDO’s Trade Diplomacy Department and served as development director in Mozambique.

“Her career has included senior leadership roles across Africa, including Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and in Afghanistan, as well as positions focused on climate, security and economic development.

Before joining the civil service, she worked in the not-for-profit sector with a focus on migration,” the statement said.

Responding to her appointment Vicky 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.”