Key pointsVicky Seymour succeeds Gill Lever as UK Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja. Main storyThe United Kingdom Government has appointed Ms Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja. The High Commission said Seymour brings more than 20 years of experience in diplomacy, international development and public service. Reacting to her appointment, Seymour said she was pleased to begin her new assignment and looked forward to strengthening relations between both countries. Bottom lineThe appointment of Vicky Seymour signals the UK’s commitment to sustaining and strengthening its longstanding partnership with Nigeria across key diplomatic, economic and development priorities.