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@MarkSmithsonDBT

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A seasoned ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งCivil Servant/Diplomat heading up the Department for Business and Trade team in Nigeria ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Lagos, Nigeria
Joined July 2024
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@MarkSmithsonDBT
Mark Smithson
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Thatโ€™s a wrap. See you again in ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ in 2026 @E1Series @UKinNigeria
@E1LagosGP
E1 Lagos GP
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This is Lagos! We will never forget 0ctober 4th-5th 2025! #E1LagosGP #E1Series
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Mark Smithson
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Thrilled to be able to witness @E1Series in ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ . It is more than racing โ€“ itโ€™s about clean tech, marine decarbonisation & global collaboration. Born on the Thames, powered by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง innovation like the RaceBird, it proves performance & planet can go hand in hand. @UKinNigeria
@E1Series
E1 Series
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Lagos you showed up! The E1 RaceBird parade was a vibe ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ Preparation done. Opening ceremony done. Now itโ€™s time to race โšก๏ธ #E1Series | #E1LagosGP
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Mark Smithson
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Looking forward to this especially because the E1 series and the technology that powers the racing boats are ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง @UKinNigeria
@NigeriaStories
Nigeria Stories
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Lagos State is hosting Africaโ€™s first-ever E1 Series electric boat racing championship, scheduled for October 4 and 5, 2025. ๐‹๐ž๐๐ซ๐จ๐ง ๐‰๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ and ๐‘๐š๐Ÿ๐š๐ž๐ฅ ๐๐š๐๐š๐ฅโ€™๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ to participate in the championship
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@DavidLammy
David Lammy
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Excellent meeting with Nigerian Vice President @officialsksm today where we discussed Nigeriaโ€™s bright economic future and how closer ties between our two countries might help drive economic growth and raise living standards for the populations that we serve. #GrowUKNG
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@UKinNigeria
UK in Nigeria๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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The ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ trade relationship continues to flourish! With bilateral trade worth N16 trillion and growing, our partnership is unlocking new opportunities across financial services, clean energy & more. #GrowUKNG ๐Ÿ”—Read HC @RMontgomeryUK's latest interview: https://t.co/vERerYgkNj
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Mark Smithson
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What a moving and truly inspirational film My fatherโ€™s shadow is. Proud of the role played by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง@BBC and @BFI to showcase ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌtalent on a global stage @UKinNigeria
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Mark Smithson
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Excited to be at the premier of My fatherโ€™s shadow by @wearefatherland , a great example of what is possible when ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ creative talent come together @UKinNigeria
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Mark Smithson
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Lest we forget ๐Ÿ™
@DefenceHQ
Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
26 days
On the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we remember the sacrifice of โ€˜the Fewโ€™ and the many who stood with them. Their courage in 1940 continues to inspire todayโ€™s @RoyalAirForce. Per ardua ad astra.
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Mark Smithson
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Great to be in Akwa Ibom to meet with โฆ@ibomairlinesโฉ to celebrate their many successes to date and support further expansion โฆ@UKinNigeriaโฉ
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@biztradegovuk
Department for Business and Trade
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A huge welcome to the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade, @peterkyle ๐Ÿ‘
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@UKinNigeria
UK in Nigeria๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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At #GITEXNigeria2025, @FloEshalomi moderated a panel on โ€œNigeriaโ€™s Fintech Revolution,โ€ exploring the rise of @joinkuda and @piggyvest, the challenges of scaling, and their global potential through the UKโ€™s Global Entrepreneurs Programme. #GrowUKNG #GoFarGoTogether #GITEX2025
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@UKinNigeria
UK in Nigeria๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
1 month
๐Ÿ“ข Join our upcoming #Chevening Scholarship webinar, specially designed for persons with disabilities. Gain tailored tips & guidance to strengthen your application. ๐Ÿ“… Sunday, 7th Sept ๐Ÿ•’ 4:00pm ๐Ÿ”— On Teams via https://t.co/bJ9WLVJWY5
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@UKinNigeria
UK in Nigeria๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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In Lagos, @FloEshalomi met with @InterswitchGRP and @ZenithBank's leadership to deepen ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ financial ties, capital market engagement and plans for expansion into the UK. A strong step towards continuing to scale ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ innovation globally. #GrowUKNG #GoFarGoTogether
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Mark Smithson
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Fab panel session at @GITEXNG moderated by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Trade Envoy to ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ@FloEshalomi with the hugely talented CEOs of @joinkuda @piggyvest sharing their experiences of scaling up in the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง@UKinNigeria
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Mark Smithson
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Great to accompany @FloEshalomi and our fantastic Global Entrepreneurs Programme team to highlight the strengths of the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งtech ecosystem as the best launchpad for ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ startups @UKinNigeria
@UKinNigeria
UK in Nigeria๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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This morning, @FloEshalomi joined Nigerian tech founders & UK partners at a roundtable to spotlight ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง's Global Entrepreneurs Programme. ย  From @joinkuda to @piggyvest, GEP supports ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ startups to scale globally, creating jobs and unlocking growth. #GrowUKNG #GoFarGoTogether
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Mark Smithson
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Always a pleasure to meet with @joduwole on the occasion of the visit to Lagos of @FloEshalomi the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง trade envoy to ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌto discuss the deepening of our bilateral trade @UKinNigeria
@UKinNigeria
UK in Nigeria๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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UK Trade Envoy @FloEshalomi met with Nigeria's @fmitiofficial Minister @joduwole to strengthen UK-Nigeria trade ties and opportunities to advance the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Enhanced Trade & Investment Partnership, #ETIP. ย  #GrowUKNG #GoFarGoTogether
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@UKinNigeria
UK in Nigeria๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Today in Lagos, UK Trade Envoy @FloEshalomi joined @britishinv to spotlight their latest investment in ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ's @BabbanGona - a powerful step toward boosting agriculture, creating jobs & driving inclusive growth, economic resilience & food security. ย  #GrowUKNG #GoFarGoTogether
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@RMontgomeryUK
Richard Montgomery
1 month
Many Congratulations to this yearโ€™s scholars!
@UKinNigeria
UK in Nigeria๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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DHC @gill_lever1 hosted new @CheveningFCDO & @commschols scholars to a reception in #Abuja ahead of their departure to the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง to start their Postgraduate programmes. We look forward to hearing about your successes and the positive changes you will bring to ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ! #UKNGEducation
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@FCDOGovUK
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
2 months
A symbol of strength and hope ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ On Ukraineโ€™s Independence Day - and every day - the UK stands with the Ukrainian people. #StandWithUkraine
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@RMontgomeryUK
Richard Montgomery
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The revival of @cenbank credibility & good monetary policy by HE Governor Cardoso & his top team has been impressive to witness since 2023. Delighted to support CBN & @bankofengland peer relationship. Excellent mutual exchange & learning. Important for investor & trade confidence
@cenbank
Central Bank of Nigeria
2 months
Strategic Engagements: Governor Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, held a strategic meeting with the Bank of England Parliamentary Affairs Team, led by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, at the CBN Head Office.
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