Iโm adding to my selection of Nigerian outfits. A couple more to come.
Jonny Baxter
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Jonny Baxter
@JonnyBaxterFCDO
Head of ๐ฌ๐ง Mission Lagos ๐ณ๐ฌ, previously Amb to South Sudan ๐ธ๐ธ; Khartoum ๐ธ๐ฉ Baghdad ๐ฎ๐ถ Georgetown ๐ฌ๐พ Dar es Salaam ๐น๐ฟ Retweets are not endorsements
- Getting ready for a Nigerian birthday party, wearing my first Ankara ๐, having had a fascinating tour of former President Obasanjoโs Library. Thank you to the people of Abeokuta for a great visit
- From Leicester to Lagos! Great meeting with @ashplumptre and her father, @plumptretim today. A brilliant ambassador of both our countries ๐ฌ๐ง & ๐ณ๐ฌ, she embodies the #JollofandTea spirit - where our shared culture, heritage and even sports bring us closer.
- Great to visit the Ikogosi springs in Ekiti State this morning. A lovely tourist destination. The greenery and space is a relief from Lagos! Thank you to our wonderful tour guides #ikogosi
- Very pleased to join President @officialABAT & @jidesanwoolu at the commissioning of the Lagos rail mass transit red line which travels from Oyingbo to Alagbado, and will no doubt reduce congestion and promote economic growth and development in @followlasg. #ForaGreaterLagos
- Lovely to meet His Excellency the Executive Governor of Oyo State again @seyimakinde. And an honour to do it at this important event in Ibadan.
- I've just arrived Osun State today, kick-starting my official visit with a call on the Executive Governor H.E, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, @AAdeleke_01. Great discussions on exploring trade opportunities, particularly in tech and agriculture to benefit both the UK and Nigeria.
- Just visited the Osun Sacred Grove and it was incredible! A must-see cultural treasure in Osogbo. If you're in the area, make sure to stop by and experience the tourist attraction for yourself!
- Impressed to travel on the Lagos blue line this morning. A great addition to this great city. Iโm the proud owner of a cowrie card. Delighted to see gender equality amongst the drivers. @Lamataonline should be proud of this achievement and their future plans #ForAGreaterLagos
- Sad to hear about the passing of HRH Oba Lekan Balogun, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan, who recently hosted me at his home. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
- Iโm delighted to have presented my credentials today to H.E. the President, and to formally take up my role as British Ambassador to the worldโs youngest country ๐ธ๐ธ #SSOT
- The weather matches my mood as I take a last look at the Nile (for now anyway). But always a place close to my heart โค๏ธ. Thank you for all the happy memories ๐ธ๐ธ #SSOT
- Replying to @JonnyBaxterFCDOCongratulations to @Lamataonline and to all the politicians who have pursued and delivered a long term strategy. Iโm looking forward to seeing the next phases rolled out, along with the future lines.
- Looking forward to my posting in #SouthSudan ๐ธ๐ธ. Thanks for all the kind messages of welcome. Currently finding out more about this wonderful country and the job of being an #ambassador. Keen to learn more when I arrive in #Juba