NneNne Iwuji-Eme Becomes 1st Black Female Career Diplomat To Be Appointed As High Commissioner

Date: 23-03-2018 12:58 pm (5 years ago) | Author: CLARA JANCITA
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A black woman of Nigerian descent, NneNne Iwuji-Eme has made history as the first British black female career diplomat to be appointed High Commissioner. Iwuji-Eme, who has been at the UK Foreign Office for 16 years, will in July resume her new role as British High Commissioner to Mozambique in succession to Ms Joanna Kuenssberg.
Commenting on the development, Iwuji-Eme said it was a privilege to be given that role, adding that she hoped her appointment would motivate others to achieve their goals.
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“I hope my appointment as the first British black female career diplomat to this position will inspire young talents, regardless of race or background, to pursue their ambitions in the Foreign Office,” she was quoted by The Guardian.
“I look forward to forging even stronger connections between Britain and Mozambique – two close members of the Commonwealth family.”


During her 16-year-stay in the Foreign Office, Iwuji-Eme took up roles ranging from economic adviser for Africa to chief press officer to the Africa minister. She has also worked as an economist at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and for Royal Dutch Shell. Her most recent posting was to Brazil as First Secretary Prosperity and Acting Prosperity Consul.


Posted: at 23-03-2018 12:58 PM (5 years ago) | Hero
- cypanyahucha at 23-03-2018 01:10 PM (5 years ago)
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Waaoo. That's a great one.
Posted: at 23-03-2018 01:10 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- SOGaiya at 23-03-2018 01:16 PM (5 years ago)
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goodnews
Posted: at 23-03-2018 01:16 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sandra78 at 23-03-2018 01:20 PM (5 years ago)
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I like this lady....She is hard working and very intelligent when listen to her interview
Posted: at 23-03-2018 01:20 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Wazubia at 23-03-2018 01:49 PM (5 years ago)
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Good one.
Posted: at 23-03-2018 01:49 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ruthie at 23-03-2018 02:26 PM (5 years ago)
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FAB ONE!
Posted: at 23-03-2018 02:26 PM (5 years ago) | Hero
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- nature7888 at 23-03-2018 03:01 PM (5 years ago)
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Great
Posted: at 23-03-2018 03:01 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Mashbol at 23-03-2018 03:10 PM (5 years ago)
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Congrats to her
Posted: at 23-03-2018 03:10 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Otikadinje at 23-03-2018 03:28 PM (5 years ago)
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Hearty congratulation

Posted: at 23-03-2018 03:28 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- proly at 23-03-2018 04:33 PM (5 years ago)
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Congrats and she look so simple
Posted: at 23-03-2018 04:33 PM (5 years ago) | Hero
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- fineboy77 at 23-03-2018 06:54 PM (5 years ago)
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Igbos churning out history makers

Posted: at 23-03-2018 06:54 PM (5 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- slimber at 23-03-2018 08:19 PM (5 years ago)
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Congrats Congrats
Posted: at 23-03-2018 08:19 PM (5 years ago) | Hero
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- waffibabe at 24-03-2018 05:16 AM (5 years ago)
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Abeg, who get jollof rice and chicken?
Posted: at 24-03-2018 05:16 AM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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