Annika Hahn-Englund
Annika Hahn-Englund | |
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| Ambassador of Sweden to the Nigeria | |
| Assumed office September 2022 | |
| Monarch | Carl XVI Gustaf |
| Prime Minister | Ulf Kristersson |
| Preceded by | Carl Michael Gräns |
| Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ghana, Cameroon and ECOWAS | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Monarch | Carl XVI Gustaf |
| Prime Minister | Ulf Kristersson |
| Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Belgium and Luxembourg | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| Monarch | Carl XVI Gustaf |
| Prime Minister | Stefan Löfven |
| Preceded by | Maria Christina Lundqvist |
| Succeeded by | Annika Molin Hellgren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1962 |
| Citizenship | Sweden |
| Education | Stockholm School of Economics |
Annika Hahn-Englund, (born 7 November 1962), is a Swedish diplomat. In 2022 she was appointed Swedish ambassador to Nigeria[1][2] and West Africa.[3][4][5] She also served as ambassador of Nordic Cooperation at the Swedish ministry of foreign affairs (2014 to 2016), and also an ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg (2016 to 2021).[6]
Education
[edit]Annika studied Economics and International relations at the Stockholm School of Economics, where she graduated in 1986. Between 1988 and 1989, she studied diplomatic education, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Stockholm, Sweden.
Career
[edit]After graduating in 1986, she started her career as a market research and economic forecasts consultant at the Swedish Wholesale and Retail research institute in Stockholm, Sweden. She worked at the EU-department, Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Sweden from 1997 to 2002 as Head of Section and later as Deputy Director, Head of section for bilateral relations. From 2014 to 2016, she was ambassador, Nordic Cooperation, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Stockholm, Sweden. Between 2016 to 2021, she was as ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, and at the Swedish Prime Minister's EU Office.[7] In 2021, she was made ambassador, Department for Trade Promotion, Nation Branding and CSR, at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. In September 2022, she was appointed the ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria.[8] While still serving as Swedish ambassador to Nigeria, she was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ghana, Cameroon and ECOWAS in 2023.[9]
She was counsellor to the European Parliament.[10][11] She supported the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia.[12] She talked at a Gender Equality Conference.[13] She spoke at the International Women's Day, at the Embassy of Denmark.[14] She was a representative on the Border Barriers Council.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2022/09/annika-hahn-englund-ny-ambassador-i-nigeria/
- ^ Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy website, Dr. Tijani Takes FG Investment Drive to Europe; Engages Potential Partners in Sweden and Wales, article by Isime Esene dated May 6, 2024
- ^ IT Web, Nigeria seeks alliance with Sweden to strengthen digital economy, article by Emeka Ekonkwo dated May 6, 2024
- ^ Business Ghana website, 6 Envoys present letters of credence to President, article dated Feb 28, 2024
- ^ Diplomatie Camerouna website, H.E. Annika Hahn Englund presents her credentials to the Minister of External Relations H.E. Mbella Mbella (Nov 2023)
- ^ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/diplomats-for-equality
- ^ Swedish Government Regerigen website, Annika Hahn-Englund new Ambassador to Nigeria, article dated September 8, 2022
- ^ Osaji, Sharon (17 January 2023). "ECOWAS gets six new ambassadors". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ Anagor-Ewuzie, Amaka (30 January 2024). "Sweden eyes investment in sustainable urban transport solution in Nigeria". Businessday NG. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ Official Directory of the European Union. Office for Official Publications of the European Communities. 2006. ISBN 978-92-78-40417-8.
- ^ Europa (13 May 2013). EU Institutions' Register. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-30641-0.
- ^ "Diplomats for Equality". GOV.UK. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ "CEO Gender Equality Conference: Chambre de Commerce". www.cc.lu. Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ "Women & STEM at the Embassy of Denmark in Brussels". greenlight for girls. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Lindqvist, Linus. "Hon ska lösa Öresundspendlarnas problem" (in Swedish). Retrieved 17 June 2021.
External links
[edit]- Between Stockholm & Brussels: an interview with Annika Hahn-Englund Ambassador of Sweden to Belgium, Back On Track Belgium, 9 Nov. 2020
| Diplomatic posts | ||
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| Preceded by Maria Christina Lundqvist
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Ambassador of Sweden to Belgium 2016–2021 |
Succeeded by Annika Molin Hellgren
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| Preceded by Maria Christina Lundqvist
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Ambassador of Sweden to Luxembourg 2016–2021 |
Succeeded by Annika Molin Hellgren
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| Preceded by Carl Michael Gräns
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Ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria 2022–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent
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