Tomorrow will mark the first #UN World Drowning Prevention Day. A day to help expose a silent epidemic, which claims over 230,000 lives every year. But, it's also a day to celebrate progress, with more investment, evidence & action now than ever before to help #enddrowning

Our Chargé d’Affaires, Gill Lever OBE, joined the leadership and members of the Nigeria House of Representatives at their Legislative Open Week to commemorate 25 years of representative democracy in 🇳🇬 since 1999.

She highlighted the role of the legislature in the consolidation of democratic values in Nigeria, and UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬's enduring partnership with National Assembly. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

I warmly congratulate Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the victory of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom general election. As a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria, I specially note the determination and courage that the Prime Minister demonstrated throughout his years

It is the honour of my life to be appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. The world faces huge challenges, but we will navigate them with the UK's enormous strengths. We will reconnect Britain for our security and prosperity at home.

We welcome David Lammy as the new Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs.

Change begins now.

Dep High Commissioner Gill Lever OBE and Dev Director Cynthia Rowe met with students and teachers of Kadawa School in Kano State. Through UK-funded FCDO-PLANE Nigeria, we are supporting the state government to improve basic education delivery and teacher training. #UKNGEducation

Pleased to have UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 delegation led by Acting High Commissioner Gill Lever OBE at the #KanoEducationConference. 👍🏽 Fruitful discussions to deliver quality education for all girls and boys. Together, we are shaping brighter futures! #UKNGEducation #KERC2024

The brutal war in Sudan has devastated the lives of millions for too long. We support ceasefire talks proposed by Secretary Antony Blinken, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia. We urge the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to fully participate – only they can end the fighting.

Delighted to be the new Minister for Africa. The continent has some of the world's fastest growing economies and is a hub for innovation. I'm looking forward to working with our African partners to tackle climate change, boost prosperity and build security. Our future starts now.

Nearly 250,000 people die from drowning every year. Drowning is one of the ten leading causes of death among children & youth. World Health Organization (WHO) explains how to prevent these tragedies on Thursday's World #DrowningPrevention Day: who.int/campaigns/worl…

📆 25 July is World #DrowningPrevention Day. Anyone can drown. No one should. As co-chair with 🇧🇩 of the Group of Friends on Drowning Prevention at the United Nations in New York, 🇮🇪 continues to work on initiatives to increase awareness & help end drowning deaths once and for all. 🏊

Watch this important video from the Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever OBE on Visas update. UK Visas & Immigration encourages you to apply early today if you plan on traveling to the 🇬🇧 for the Student & Holiday season. UK Visas & Immigration Official Be careful of visa scam. #DoNotFallForFraud

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION SUPPORTS NPC'S E-CRVS INITIATIVE WITH ICT EQUIPMENT DONATION Today, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs. Gill Lever, OBE, presented cutting-edge ICT equipment to the NPC to support its efforts to drive e-CRVS in Nigeria.

Thames Marathon 2024 ⁦HenleySwim⁩ swim from Henley to Marlow:fabulous setting along 🇬🇧 London’s iconic river on a sunny day. Took me just under 4.5 hours. Not bad for age, as it happens! ⁦Getting ready for #LakeAnnecy ⁦SwimQuest Holidays⁩

Finally, my 2nd parkrun milestone: 100 parkruns completed on a hot sunny morning in beautiful #Richmondpark with besties Gabe and Peter. ⁦⁦parkrun UK⁩

Excited to catch the last days of celebrated 🇬🇧 contemporary artist Yinka Shonibare’s #suspendedstates ⁦exhibition@SerpentineUK⁩ gallery. Exploring colonial impacts on identity in a globalised world. With my dear friend Ha. ⁦UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬⁩ ⁦YINKA SHONIBARE CBE⁩

Yesterday DHC Gill Lever OBE hosted National Commission For Persons With Disabilities community led by Ayuba Gufwan, representative of @aimoht, @caanng, partners & friends, at an event to promote #Chevening opportunities available to the disabled community in 🇳🇬 as 🇬🇧continues to focus on diversity & inclusion. #PWD