UK Appoints Vicky Seymour As Deputy High Commissioner In Abuja

The United Kingdom (UK) has appointed Ms Vicky Seymour as deputy high commissioner in Abuja.
She succeeds Mrs Gill Lever, who completed her posting in June 2026.

A statement issued yesterday by the British High Commission in Abuja said Seymour has taken up her role, where she will support and strengthen the UK’s partnership with Nigeria, which spans economic growth, security, migration, development, international collaboration and the links between our people.
“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.”