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British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by IgboticGirl(f): 5:07pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
The Foreign Office has appointed its first black female career diplomat as a high commissioner as it steps up efforts to change the overwhelmingly white, male face of the diplomatic service. Chigozirije NneNne Iwuji-Eme, who has spent 16 years in the Foreign Office, will take up her role as British high commissioner to Mozambique in July, taking over from Joanna Kuenssberg. Iwuji-Eme said it was “an honour and a privilege” to be appointed to the role and that she hoped she would inspire others to pursue their ambitions. “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,” she said. “I look forward to forging even stronger connections between Britain and Mozambique – two close members of the Commonwealth family.” The foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, said Iwuji-Eme has “vision, experience and energy” for the appointment. He said: “As the country heads in a new and exciting direction, it’s important that we have the brightest and the best batting for Britain. Our great diversity is an invaluable asset on the global stage, and it’s only right that at all levels [of] the FCO reflects this. “As a continent with some of the world’s fastest growing economies, Africa is an important partner post-Brexit. NneNne has the vision, experience and energy to take our relationship with Mozambique to the next level, and I congratulate her on her appointment.” Women now head up 32% of missions, up 200% since 2008, while 13.4% of Foreign Office staff are from ethnic minorities. London's public workers face 'ethnicity pay gap' of up to 37% Read more The Foreign Office said it was making “huge strides” in improving diversity and work had been done to improve career prospects including tailored training and mentoring programmes. A schools outreach programme aims to highlight the diplomatic service as an attractive career prospect to those who wouldn’t otherwise consider it. Iwuji-Eme previously worked as an economist in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and for Royal Dutch Shell. 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 consu https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjXn9Srp4DaAhXDBsAKHUwyD48QFggrMAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fpolitics%2F2018%2Fmar%2F22%2Ffirst-black-female-high-commissioner-appointed-by-foreign-office-nnenne-iwuji-eme&usg=AOvVaw3xxf6kTYHpb1iwu2H7JiKd 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by IgboticGirl(f): 5:07pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
we will keep Winning first was first black senator in Itary second was first Nigerian to ever become president of ICC third was First black female UK diplomat... they all have one thing in common...........IGBO BLOOD 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by HungerBAD: 5:08pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
Igbo Amaka. Igbo women making us proud. Proudly an Nkanu man. 3 Likes |
Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by Homeboiy: 5:10pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
what tribe is she? |
Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by Nobody: 5:11pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
Of course, Imagine what would happen if Nigeria practice merit. Igbos will just be everywhere. Am sure the Yoruba's will occupy positions too, truth be told, but not as much as the Igbos |
Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by IgboticGirl(f): 5:11pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
Homeboiy: Zulu tribe |
Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by Homeboiy: 5:12pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
IgboticGirl: Igbo Amaka |
Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by Noblechykk(m): 5:15pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
HungerBAD:Odogwu nwoke, what part of Nkanu? I am from Agbani. Nkanu anyi ebuka |
Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by Nobody: 5:16pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
Homeboiy:cc lzaa onyeoga 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by HungerBAD: 5:17pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
Noblechykk: Proudly Amagunze. |
Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by LZAA: 5:19pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
imhotep: 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by LZAA: 5:20pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
IgboticGirl:Alariiwo wee hate this |
Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by IgboticGirl(f): 5:22pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
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Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by Nobody: 5:28pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
LZAA:Alariiwo and other suffersticated afonjas are presently planning how to exile themselves to the Libyan desert. cc onyeoga 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by LZAA: 5:33pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
imhotep: 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: British/Nigerin Becomes The First Black Female UK Career Diplomat by LZAA: 5:34pm On Mar 22, 2018 |
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