
Florence Eshalomi is a Nigerian-British politician who has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s (UK) Trade Envoy to Nigeria.
She becomes the second person of Nigerian heritage to hold this role, following Helen Grant.
Eshalomi shared the news on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, expressing her gratitude:
“It is an honour to have been appointed as the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria.”
She has served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Vauxhall since 2019 and previously represented Lambeth and Southwark in the London Assembly from 2016 to 2021.
Profile overview
Name: Florence Eshalomi
Born: September 18, 1980
Nationality: Nigerian-British
Education: Middlesex University
Relationship status: Married
Career: Politician
Background
Born on September 18, 1980, in Birmingham, England, Florence Dauta Eshalomi (née Nosegbe) has been an active figure in UK politics.
Eshalomi was raised in Brixton as the eldest of three sisters by a single mother who battled sickle cell anaemia and kidney failure.
She attended local schools in Lambeth and completed her A-Levels at St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College in Clapham South.
She then became the first in her family to attend university, earning a BA (Hons) in Political & International Studies with Law from Middlesex University.
As part of the Erasmus Student Exchange program, she spent a semester at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
Career in public service
Before entering Parliament, Eshalomi built a career in government, policy, and public affairs.
She worked as a policy officer in local government, served as a regional organizer for the Labour Party during the 2005 general election, and later became the Public Affairs Manager at the Runnymede Trust, a leading race equality think tank.
Her political career began in local government, where she served as a councillor for Brixton Hill on Lambeth London Borough Council from 2006 to 2018.
She then represented Lambeth and Southwark as a London Assembly member from 2016 to 2021, focusing on transport, policing, and social justice issues.
In Parliament, Eshalomi has held several key positions, including serving as an Opposition Whip and as the Shadow Minister for Democracy.
As of September 2024, she chairs the Housing, Communities, and Local Government Committee, playing a crucial role in shaping policies on housing and urban development.
Appointment
Eshalomi’s appointment as the UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria marks a significant milestone in her career.
With her extensive experience in governance and policy-making, she is expected to play a key role in strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
As she steps into this role, all eyes will be on how she navigates trade relations and fosters business opportunities between the UK and Nigeria.
Personal life
Florence Eshalomi is happily married to Matthew, and they have two children.
Net worth
Florence Eshalomi’s net worth is not available as at the time of this post. However, African Gazette will keep it updated in due time.
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