Mozambique will be the host of the United Kingdom’s first ever female ambassador.
NneNne Iwuji-Eme, who has spent 16 years in the British
Foreign Office, will take up her role as British high commissioner to
Mozambique in July, taking over from Joanna Kuenssberg.
The history making career diplomat told British newspaper, The Guardian, that her promotion was ‘ an honor and a privilege’
‘I hope my appointment as the first British black female
career diplomat to this position will inspire young talent, regardless
of race or background, to pursue their ambitions in the Foreign
Office,’‘ said Iwuji-Eme.
Iwuji-Eme who previously worked as an economist in the
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and for Royal Dutch
Shell said she is looking forward to strengthening the ties between the
United Kingdom and Mozambique.
“I look forward to forging even stronger connections
between Britain and Mozambique, two close members of the Commonwealth
family.”
Since joining the Foreign Office she has held a range of positions from
economic adviser for Africa to chief press officer to the Africa
minister. Her most recent posting was to Brazil as first secretary
prosperity and acting prosperity consul.
Africanews
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