Alex Vines, director of Africa programme at Chatham House, has described Sarafa Isola, Nigeria’s high commissioner to the UK, as one of the most active diplomats in the country
, Vines said Isola has elevated the reputation of Nigeria’s high commission in the United Kingdom, including strengthening the bilateral relations with Britain.
“Over the last two years, H.E Sarafa Isola has enhanced Nigeria’s high commission profile across the UK. From engagement with the diaspora to encouraging the restitution of cultural goods and deepening bilateral relations with Britain. H.E Sarafa is one of the most active diplomatic envoys accredited to the Court of St James’s,” Vines was quoted as saying.
Isola was appointed as Nigerian high commissioner to the UK by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021. He was the secretary to the Ogun state government from 2003 to 2007. He also served as the minister of mines and steel development from 2007 to 2008.
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