Cynthia Rowe

It is always absolutely fantastic to see the enormously talented and passionate Chevening scholars starting this part of their journey!

I joined @PeteVowles for a valuable discussion with HE Governor @Kyusufabba on Kano's ambitions for growth, job creation and development opportunities. The UK looks forward to continuing our partnership with the state as it pursues these goals. 🇬🇧🇳🇬 #UKNGPartnership

Inspiring to meet the health workers at Unguwa Uku PHC in Kano. Strong primary health care starts with strong systems. Through our Lafiya programme, the UK is proud to partner with Kano on health governance, financing, medicines, data and the health workforce. 🇬🇧⚕️🇳🇬 #UKNGPartnership

Lasting peace doesn't begin in conference rooms. It begins in communities. In Wusasa alongside @PeteVowles, I met trauma counsellors, faith leaders, women and young people working every day to heal divisions and rebuild trust. Community listening centres are helping people recover from the trauma of violence, while dialogue is bringing Nigerians together to reject the use of religion to divide. It's inspiring to see local leaders driving this change, and I'm proud that the 🇬🇧 is supporting their efforts. #UKNGPartnership

Great to visit @KADHSMA with HC @PeteVowles. The agency keeps medicines flowing from warehouse to clinic across 1,095 health facilities in all 23 LGAs of Kaduna. Proud of our long partnership and our work through 🇬🇧 Lafiya programme on stronger supply chains. #UKNGPartnership @KadunaMOH @ubasanius

This photo was taken when I was a little girl 😊. Like so many girls, I had dreams about what I wanted to do ”when I grew up” and they changed pretty much every year - I mostly wanted to be a vet! Or a writer. I might have wanted to be Santa Claus😄. The point is there was always a dream. Looking back, I realise how important opportunity and education were in helping me get to where I am today, and to understand where my interest and ambition lies. 👧 On International Day of the Girl Child, let's celebrate the talent, resilience and potential of girls everywhere. Let’s continue working to ensure they have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive. Because every leader was once a girl with a dream 💫. #DayofTheGirl

The stars of my visit to Maiduguri were the women I met making "tom brown" to help keep children healthy and well-nourished. Combined with the work taking place in local health facilities, it's a great example of how communities, government and development partners such as @WFP_Nigeria @UNICEF_Nigeria & @DRC_NGA can come together to give children the best possible start in life. #UKNGPartnership @ProfZulum

A valuable visit alongside HC @PeteVowles and @UKDefence_WA Brig Tom Harper, reinforcing how closely security, humanitarian response and development are connected. Supporting vulnerable communities today while helping create the conditions for recovery and opportunity tomorrow requires strong partnerships across all these areas. Proud to see the 🇬🇧 and 🇳🇬working together towards that shared goal. #UKNGPartnership

Reflecting on a wonderful evening last week with this year’s @UKinNigeria #Chevening and #Commonwealth Scholars. Their enthusiasm, leadership and commitment to positive change give me great confidence in the future. Wishing them every success as they begin this exciting journey. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

A very warm welcome to @PeteVowles! Nigeria is a country of incredible energy, talent and opportunity, and I look forward to working together as we continue to deepen the strong partnership between our two countries. Welcome! 🇬🇧🇳🇬

This week, as we marked #InternationalLiteracyDay, we celebrated the power of learning and how it can transform lives. Today, I am proud to announce the launch of the UK-funded SCALE programme in Katsina State. Working with @NigEducation, @KatsinaStateNg and partners - Education Development Trust, @TaRL_Africa @poverty_action, we are supporting children to get the reading and numeracy skills they need to thrive. Every child should get the chance to reach their full potential. 🇬🇧📚🇳🇬

Great to join @policycentreng's Gender & Inclusion Summit this morning. Inclusion is not a standalone agenda. For me, it sits at the heart of the #UKNGPartnership and our shared commitment to make sure that everyone, especially women and girls, can participate, contribute and thrive. From education to the economy to protection and innovation, inclusion is how we show up and turn ambition into progress. #GS26

Good to be back in Maiduguri and spend time with HE @ProfZulum and Hon. @atikuabagudu discussing the issues that matter to people in Borno. The UK has a close partnership with Borno on humanitarian, development & security. Much more to do, but real determination to build a peaceful future. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

Security and development are not parallel tracks—they are the same track. Encouraged to see a broad range of stakeholders; from government to security agencies and civil society, engaged in this important conversation on state policing reforms at the National Security Roundtable supported by UK-funded @NigeriaSPRiNG. The 🇬🇧 is proud to be a part of the dialogue and to support 🇳🇬’s efforts to build accountable, effective and citizen-centred security institutions.

Congratulations to His Excellency Gov @Kyusufabba and Kano State on being ranked the leading sub-national govt in West Africa for education spending! The UK values its partnership with Kano and looks forward to continuing our shared work to improve education opportunities for all. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬 🔗 von.gov.ng/kano-ranks-highes…

In parts of North-East Nigeria, the only way to reach people in need is by air. With 🇬🇧 funding, I recently joined partners to open a new humanitarian flight base in Maiduguri, helping get life-saving aid to millions of people in some of the hardest-to-reach communities in the world. A proud moment for the UK, our partners @WFP_UNHAS, and the Government of Nigeria. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

A proud moment! This isn't just a new building. It is a lifeline for millions of people in some of the hardest-to-reach communities in the world. Thank you to all our partners for making this happen. #UKNGPartnership @WFP_UNHAS @ProfZulum @GovUmarGandujee

When women are at the table, outcomes are stronger. On this #WomenInDiplomacy, I'm reflecting on what it means to show up as a woman in this space - and why we must keep opening doors for the next generation. To every young woman considering diplomacy or development: your voice is needed and there is a place for you in this field.

Energising to bring voices together on Nigeria's National Youth Policy. Over 60% of the Nigerian population are young people, who are full of ideas, drive, and ambition. They want to go beyond being heard - into real partnership, real funding, and accountability that turns promises into progress. That they are the future is not a cliche - and they are ready for words to become results.

Really delighted that @PeteVowles has been appointed, and simultaneously sad to see @RMontgomeryUK leave us later this year. Change is the only constant - but I feel personally privileged to work with two High Commissioners who have absolute dedication to the 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 partnership @UKinNigeria