
Mark Smithson
@MarkSmithsonDBT
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A seasoned ๐ฌ๐งCivil Servant/Diplomat heading up the Department for Business and Trade team in Nigeria ๐ณ๐ฌ
Lagos, Nigeria
Joined July 2024
Thatโs a wrap. See you again in ๐ณ๐ฌ in 2026 @E1Series @UKinNigeria
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Thrilled to be able to witness @E1Series in ๐ณ๐ฌ . It is more than racing โ itโs about clean tech, marine decarbonisation & global collaboration. Born on the Thames, powered by ๐ฌ๐ง innovation like the RaceBird, it proves performance & planet can go hand in hand. @UKinNigeria
Lagos you showed up! The E1 RaceBird parade was a vibe ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ฎโ๐จ Preparation done. Opening ceremony done. Now itโs time to race โก๏ธ #E1Series | #E1LagosGP
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Looking forward to this especially because the E1 series and the technology that powers the racing boats are ๐ฌ๐ง @UKinNigeria
Lagos State is hosting Africaโs first-ever E1 Series electric boat racing championship, scheduled for October 4 and 5, 2025. ๐๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฌ and ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ฅโ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฌ to participate in the championship
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Excellent meeting with Nigerian Vice President @officialsksm today where we discussed Nigeriaโs 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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The ๐ฌ๐ง๐ณ๐ฌ 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 ๐Read HC @RMontgomeryUK's latest interview: https://t.co/vERerYgkNj
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What a moving and truly inspirational film My fatherโs shadow is. Proud of the role played by ๐ฌ๐ง@BBC and @BFI to showcase ๐ณ๐ฌtalent on a global stage @UKinNigeria
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Excited to be at the premier of My fatherโs shadow by @wearefatherland , a great example of what is possible when ๐ฌ๐ง๐ณ๐ฌ creative talent come together @UKinNigeria
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Lest we forget ๐
On the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we remember the sacrifice of โthe Fewโ and the many who stood with them. Their courage in 1940 continues to inspire todayโs @RoyalAirForce. Per ardua ad astra.
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Great to be in Akwa Ibom to meet with โฆ@ibomairlinesโฉ to celebrate their many successes to date and support further expansion โฆ@UKinNigeriaโฉ
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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 ๐
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At #GITEXNigeria2025, @FloEshalomi moderated a panel on โNigeriaโs Fintech Revolution,โ exploring the rise of @joinkuda and @piggyvest, the challenges of scaling, and their global potential through the UKโs Global Entrepreneurs Programme. #GrowUKNG
#GoFarGoTogether
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๐ข Join our upcoming #Chevening Scholarship webinar, specially designed for persons with disabilities. Gain tailored tips & guidance to strengthen your application. ๐
Sunday, 7th Sept ๐ 4:00pm ๐ On Teams via https://t.co/bJ9WLVJWY5
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In Lagos, @FloEshalomi met with @InterswitchGRP and @ZenithBank's leadership to deepen ๐ฌ๐ง๐ณ๐ฌ financial ties, capital market engagement and plans for expansion into the UK. A strong step towards continuing to scale ๐ณ๐ฌ innovation globally. #GrowUKNG
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Fab panel session at @GITEXNG moderated by ๐ฌ๐ง Trade Envoy to ๐ณ๐ฌ@FloEshalomi with the hugely talented CEOs of @joinkuda @piggyvest sharing their experiences of scaling up in the ๐ฌ๐ง@UKinNigeria
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Great to accompany @FloEshalomi and our fantastic Global Entrepreneurs Programme team to highlight the strengths of the ๐ฌ๐งtech ecosystem as the best launchpad for ๐ณ๐ฌ startups @UKinNigeria
This morning, @FloEshalomi joined Nigerian tech founders & UK partners at a roundtable to spotlight ๐ฌ๐ง's Global Entrepreneurs Programme. ย From @joinkuda to @piggyvest, GEP supports ๐ณ๐ฌ startups to scale globally, creating jobs and unlocking growth. #GrowUKNG
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Always a pleasure to meet with @joduwole on the occasion of the visit to Lagos of @FloEshalomi the ๐ฌ๐ง trade envoy to ๐ณ๐ฌto discuss the deepening of our bilateral trade @UKinNigeria
UK Trade Envoy @FloEshalomi met with Nigeria's @fmitiofficial Minister @joduwole to strengthen UK-Nigeria trade ties and opportunities to advance the ๐ฌ๐ง๐ณ๐ฌ Enhanced Trade & Investment Partnership, #ETIP. ย #GrowUKNG
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Today in Lagos, UK Trade Envoy @FloEshalomi joined @britishinv to spotlight their latest investment in ๐ณ๐ฌ's @BabbanGona - a powerful step toward boosting agriculture, creating jobs & driving inclusive growth, economic resilience & food security. ย #GrowUKNG
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Many Congratulations to this yearโs scholars!
DHC @gill_lever1 hosted new @CheveningFCDO & @commschols scholars to a reception in #Abuja ahead of their departure to the ๐ฌ๐ง to start their Postgraduate programmes. We look forward to hearing about your successes and the positive changes you will bring to ๐ณ๐ฌ! #UKNGEducation
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A symbol of strength and hope ๐บ๐ฆ On Ukraineโs Independence Day - and every day - the UK stands with the Ukrainian people. #StandWithUkraine
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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
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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