- Jonny Baxter appointed British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, succeeding Ben Llewellyn-Jones OBE, bringing extensive diplomatic experience.
- Baxter, former Ambassador to South Sudan, aims to strengthen partnerships and contribute to Nigeria’s prosperity in his new role.
According to a statement issued by the British High Commission on Monday, Mr. Jonny Baxter has been appointed British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, Nigeria.
He succeeds Ben Llewellyn-Jones OBE, who recently completed his three-year term as Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos.
Jonny is a seasoned diplomat who has worked in various parts of the world.
Before becoming the British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, he was His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan from January 2021 to July 2023, and from 2018 to 2020, he was Deputy Director, Finance and Performance Department at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office – FCDO (then DFID).
He has worked in various senior positions in the Department of International Development (DFID). Running the Human Development Department from 2017 to 2018, Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State from 2014 to 2016, and Head of the Higher Education Taskforce Secretariat from 2013 to 2014, all at DFID Headquarters in London.
Jonny previously held positions in Sudan, Iraq, Guyana, and Tanzania.
I am excited about this new role and I look forward to working with the people of this great country, including those in government, in the private sector and in civil society, to do all I can to help build a more prosperous Nigeria and strengthen the already impressive partnerships between the people and institutions of both our countries.
FG withdraws contempt suit against NLC, TUC
The Federal Government on Monday discontinued its contempt suit against Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and their leaders.
The withdrawal of the charge against the organised labour is coming four days before the expiration of the ultimatum given to the government by the NLC to rescind the contempt summons or face an indefinite nationwide strike.
The notice of discontinuation of the suit was contained in a letter to Messrs Falana & Falana’ Chambers, Counsel, to NLC, from Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mrs B.E. Jeddy-Agba.
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