Anna Westerholm
@annawesterholm.bsky.social
Professionally: 🇸🇪Diplomat Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria @swedeninnigeria.bsky.social 🇳🇬 (fmr Ambassador for the EU🇪🇺 Eastern Partnership🇦🇲🇦🇿🇧🇾🇬🇪🇲🇩🇺🇦)
Personally: Earthwalker🌍
”For all that has been,
Thank you.
For all that is to come,
Yes!”
– Dag Hammarskjold
Personally: Earthwalker🌍
”For all that has been,
Thank you.
For all that is to come,
Yes!”
– Dag Hammarskjold
n this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we stand for safety, dignity and equality.🧡
The Swedish government is taking steps to raise awareness of digital violence, and through Sida, supports relevant organisations worldwide.
#SwedenInNigeria #16Days
The Swedish government is taking steps to raise awareness of digital violence, and through Sida, supports relevant organisations worldwide.
#SwedenInNigeria #16Days
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Looking for a “connection” to get a Swedish visa?🙄
The only connection you should trust is your internet connection and our official site: swedenabroad.se/en/about-swe...
⚠️The Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria does NOT use agents and no one can guarantee a visa for money.
Stay alert!
#SwedenInNigeria
The only connection you should trust is your internet connection and our official site: swedenabroad.se/en/about-swe...
⚠️The Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria does NOT use agents and no one can guarantee a visa for money.
Stay alert!
#SwedenInNigeria
November 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Looking for a “connection” to get a Swedish visa?🙄
The only connection you should trust is your internet connection and our official site: swedenabroad.se/en/about-swe...
⚠️The Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria does NOT use agents and no one can guarantee a visa for money.
Stay alert!
#SwedenInNigeria
The only connection you should trust is your internet connection and our official site: swedenabroad.se/en/about-swe...
⚠️The Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria does NOT use agents and no one can guarantee a visa for money.
Stay alert!
#SwedenInNigeria
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🌍 Today marks @unicef.org World Children’s Day.
Every child has the right to identity, to family, and to grow up in safety. These rights are enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).
Let us stand together to protect and uphold these rights.
#SwedenInNigeria #ForEveryChild
Every child has the right to identity, to family, and to grow up in safety. These rights are enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).
Let us stand together to protect and uphold these rights.
#SwedenInNigeria #ForEveryChild
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🌍 Today marks @unicef.org World Children’s Day.
Every child has the right to identity, to family, and to grow up in safety. These rights are enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).
Let us stand together to protect and uphold these rights.
#SwedenInNigeria #ForEveryChild
Every child has the right to identity, to family, and to grow up in safety. These rights are enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).
Let us stand together to protect and uphold these rights.
#SwedenInNigeria #ForEveryChild
En dröm för mig som ville vara #PippiLångstrump som barn. 😀
We just launched “You Sabi Pippi Longstocking?” in Abuja, a joyful celebration of storytelling, language, & imagination 🇸🇪🇳🇬
Perfect opportunity to celebrate Astrid Lindgren’s birthday and her legacy of creating characters that continue to inspire children worldwide.📚
#SwedenInNigeria #PippiInPidgin
Perfect opportunity to celebrate Astrid Lindgren’s birthday and her legacy of creating characters that continue to inspire children worldwide.📚
#SwedenInNigeria #PippiInPidgin
November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
En dröm för mig som ville vara #PippiLångstrump som barn. 😀
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In 2024, Sweden contributed over SEK 5.1 billion to global health, with nearly SEK 2.7 billion directed to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Despite global challenges, Sweden continues to priorities equitable health for all.
Sweden invests where it matters most.
#SwedenInNigeria
Despite global challenges, Sweden continues to priorities equitable health for all.
Sweden invests where it matters most.
#SwedenInNigeria
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2024, Sweden contributed over SEK 5.1 billion to global health, with nearly SEK 2.7 billion directed to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Despite global challenges, Sweden continues to priorities equitable health for all.
Sweden invests where it matters most.
#SwedenInNigeria
Despite global challenges, Sweden continues to priorities equitable health for all.
Sweden invests where it matters most.
#SwedenInNigeria
The European Convention on Human Rights celebrates 75 years - as important today as at its inception 🇪🇺 www.regeringen.se/artiklar/202...
#HumanRights @coe.int
#HumanRights @coe.int
Europakonventionen fyller 75 år
Den 4 november 1950 undertecknades den europeiska konventionen om skydd för de mänskliga rättigheterna och de grundläggande friheterna...
www.regeringen.se
November 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The European Convention on Human Rights celebrates 75 years - as important today as at its inception 🇪🇺 www.regeringen.se/artiklar/202...
#HumanRights @coe.int
#HumanRights @coe.int
Work at the @swedeninnigeria.bsky.social is always interesting. And some days it’s also a lot of fun. Meeting @lolaakinmade.bsky.social … 😀👇
Last week at Ambassador-designate @annawesterholm.bsky.social's residence, we had an inspiring evening with 🇳🇬🇸🇪 author, @lolaakinmade.bsky.social, reading from her latest novel #BitterHoney.
The reading and conversations explored themes such as migration, love, fame, and identity.
#SwedenInNigeria
The reading and conversations explored themes such as migration, love, fame, and identity.
#SwedenInNigeria
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Work at the @swedeninnigeria.bsky.social is always interesting. And some days it’s also a lot of fun. Meeting @lolaakinmade.bsky.social … 😀👇
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At #NordicNigeriaConnect2025, DG of @NITDANigeria, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi spotlighted Nigeria’s🇳🇬 digital sustainability pillars:
-Policy
-People
-Partnerships
🇸🇪Sweden is all in — driving digital transformation in Nigeria through innovation, inclusivity & resilience.
#NNC2025
-Policy
-People
-Partnerships
🇸🇪Sweden is all in — driving digital transformation in Nigeria through innovation, inclusivity & resilience.
#NNC2025
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
At #NordicNigeriaConnect2025, DG of @NITDANigeria, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi spotlighted Nigeria’s🇳🇬 digital sustainability pillars:
-Policy
-People
-Partnerships
🇸🇪Sweden is all in — driving digital transformation in Nigeria through innovation, inclusivity & resilience.
#NNC2025
-Policy
-People
-Partnerships
🇸🇪Sweden is all in — driving digital transformation in Nigeria through innovation, inclusivity & resilience.
#NNC2025
October 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Yes. Yes.
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Yes. Yes.
#NordicNigeriaConnect2025 🇸🇪🇩🇰🇳🇴🇫🇮🇳🇬
#TeamSweden has landed in Lagos 🇳🇬 for #NNC2025.
This year’s theme is Forging Partnerships for Sustainable Impact. We are looking forward to bringing together brilliant minds from government and private sectors across Nigeria and the Nordics.
#NNC2025 #NordicNigeriaConnect #SwedenInNigeria
This year’s theme is Forging Partnerships for Sustainable Impact. We are looking forward to bringing together brilliant minds from government and private sectors across Nigeria and the Nordics.
#NNC2025 #NordicNigeriaConnect #SwedenInNigeria
October 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
#NordicNigeriaConnect2025 🇸🇪🇩🇰🇳🇴🇫🇮🇳🇬
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Today is #WorldFoodDay.
Through life-saving support to those suffering from acute hunger, and long-term efforts to ensure food supply, Sweden is contributing to food security worldwide. Support is provided through UN organisations such as WFP, IFAD and FAO & through civil society actors.
#ZeroHunger
Through life-saving support to those suffering from acute hunger, and long-term efforts to ensure food supply, Sweden is contributing to food security worldwide. Support is provided through UN organisations such as WFP, IFAD and FAO & through civil society actors.
#ZeroHunger
October 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Today is #WorldFoodDay.
Through life-saving support to those suffering from acute hunger, and long-term efforts to ensure food supply, Sweden is contributing to food security worldwide. Support is provided through UN organisations such as WFP, IFAD and FAO & through civil society actors.
#ZeroHunger
Through life-saving support to those suffering from acute hunger, and long-term efforts to ensure food supply, Sweden is contributing to food security worldwide. Support is provided through UN organisations such as WFP, IFAD and FAO & through civil society actors.
#ZeroHunger
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Discussions centered on Nordic commitment to a green, digital and gender-equal transition – and the potential for even stronger trade and economic partnerships with African countries.
In recent years, #Nordic and #African countries have cooperated in the #UNSC and #UNGA on reform issues.
In recent years, #Nordic and #African countries have cooperated in the #UNSC and #UNGA on reform issues.
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Last week, Ministers of Foreign Ministers from Nordic and African countries gathered in Zimbabwe for the annual Nordic-African foreign ministers’ meeting. Sweden’s Minister, Ms. Malmer Stenergard met with Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, Permanent Secretary, Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Last week, Ministers of Foreign Ministers from Nordic and African countries gathered in Zimbabwe for the annual Nordic-African foreign ministers’ meeting. Sweden’s Minister, Ms. Malmer Stenergard met with Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, Permanent Secretary, Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
I had the honour of ”handing over” my responsibilities youth ambassador Progress Umoh, and learned about her passion to be the voice for young people in Nigeria - and to become a medical doctor.
Her main point to me: quality education for all children!
Young Progress Umoh, you truly impressed me.
Her main point to me: quality education for all children!
Young Progress Umoh, you truly impressed me.
This #GirlsTakeover by Plan International Nigeria is part of activities to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child. Progress Umoh is one of many young women symbolically stepping into leadership roles in government institutions, embassies, and international organisations.
October 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I had the honour of ”handing over” my responsibilities youth ambassador Progress Umoh, and learned about her passion to be the voice for young people in Nigeria - and to become a medical doctor.
Her main point to me: quality education for all children!
Young Progress Umoh, you truly impressed me.
Her main point to me: quality education for all children!
Young Progress Umoh, you truly impressed me.
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🎤 Ladies and gentlemen, meet our Girl Child Ambassador for today, Rt. Hon. Progress Umoh, the Speaker of Nigeria’s National Children’s Parliament.
“I have found a mentor in Ambassador Anna Westerholm,” says Progress Umoh, as she steps into the role of the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria for a day.😊
“I have found a mentor in Ambassador Anna Westerholm,” says Progress Umoh, as she steps into the role of the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria for a day.😊
October 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM
🎤 Ladies and gentlemen, meet our Girl Child Ambassador for today, Rt. Hon. Progress Umoh, the Speaker of Nigeria’s National Children’s Parliament.
“I have found a mentor in Ambassador Anna Westerholm,” says Progress Umoh, as she steps into the role of the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria for a day.😊
“I have found a mentor in Ambassador Anna Westerholm,” says Progress Umoh, as she steps into the role of the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria for a day.😊
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Congrats to Hungarian author, László Krasznahorkai, winner of #NobelPrize2025 in Literature.
Credited for his visionary works that explore apocalyptic themes while reaffirming the power of art. His breakthrough novel "Satantango" and other stories earned him the title “master of the apocalypse.”🏆📚
Credited for his visionary works that explore apocalyptic themes while reaffirming the power of art. His breakthrough novel "Satantango" and other stories earned him the title “master of the apocalypse.”🏆📚
October 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Congrats to Hungarian author, László Krasznahorkai, winner of #NobelPrize2025 in Literature.
Credited for his visionary works that explore apocalyptic themes while reaffirming the power of art. His breakthrough novel "Satantango" and other stories earned him the title “master of the apocalypse.”🏆📚
Credited for his visionary works that explore apocalyptic themes while reaffirming the power of art. His breakthrough novel "Satantango" and other stories earned him the title “master of the apocalypse.”🏆📚
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Happy 65th Independence Day, Nigeria! 🎉
The Embassy of Sweden in Abuja celebrates your rich heritage and the resilience of your people. May this milestone inspire continued progress and unity.
Here's to strengthening our collaboration for a brighter future! 🇳🇬💚 #Nigeria65 #IndependenceDay
The Embassy of Sweden in Abuja celebrates your rich heritage and the resilience of your people. May this milestone inspire continued progress and unity.
Here's to strengthening our collaboration for a brighter future! 🇳🇬💚 #Nigeria65 #IndependenceDay
October 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Happy 65th Independence Day, Nigeria! 🎉
The Embassy of Sweden in Abuja celebrates your rich heritage and the resilience of your people. May this milestone inspire continued progress and unity.
Here's to strengthening our collaboration for a brighter future! 🇳🇬💚 #Nigeria65 #IndependenceDay
The Embassy of Sweden in Abuja celebrates your rich heritage and the resilience of your people. May this milestone inspire continued progress and unity.
Here's to strengthening our collaboration for a brighter future! 🇳🇬💚 #Nigeria65 #IndependenceDay
🇳🇬✨ Congratulations to Nigeria on 65 years of independence!
A proud nation with a bright future – here’s to unity, progress, and continued success. #NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay
A proud nation with a bright future – here’s to unity, progress, and continued success. #NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🇳🇬✨ Congratulations to Nigeria on 65 years of independence!
A proud nation with a bright future – here’s to unity, progress, and continued success. #NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay
A proud nation with a bright future – here’s to unity, progress, and continued success. #NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay
And a picture of the whole team. 👇
Last week, Ambassador-Designate @annawesterholm.bsky.social welcomed Mr. Sentell Barnes, Resident Programme Director, and his team from the International Republican Institute (IRI). They discussed IRI’s initiatives aimed at empowering women, youth, and individuals with disabilities in politics.
September 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
And a picture of the whole team. 👇
Recently, Mr. Sentell Barnes, IRI’s Resident Programme Director in #Nigeria, and I discussed initiatives to empower women, youth, and people with disabilities in political leadership, and Sweden’s strong commitment to #democracy, #humanrights, and fundamental #freedoms.
#SwedenInNigeria
#SwedenInNigeria
September 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Recently, Mr. Sentell Barnes, IRI’s Resident Programme Director in #Nigeria, and I discussed initiatives to empower women, youth, and people with disabilities in political leadership, and Sweden’s strong commitment to #democracy, #humanrights, and fundamental #freedoms.
#SwedenInNigeria
#SwedenInNigeria
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Ambassador Anna Westerholm (@annawesterholm.bsky.social) brings with her:
✅ Years of diplomatic experience
♻️ A passion for climate and sustainability, innovation, digitalisation, democracy, human rights and gender equality
😊 A big smile and an even bigger heart for collaboration.
#SwedenInNigeria
✅ Years of diplomatic experience
♻️ A passion for climate and sustainability, innovation, digitalisation, democracy, human rights and gender equality
😊 A big smile and an even bigger heart for collaboration.
#SwedenInNigeria
September 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Ambassador Anna Westerholm (@annawesterholm.bsky.social) brings with her:
✅ Years of diplomatic experience
♻️ A passion for climate and sustainability, innovation, digitalisation, democracy, human rights and gender equality
😊 A big smile and an even bigger heart for collaboration.
#SwedenInNigeria
✅ Years of diplomatic experience
♻️ A passion for climate and sustainability, innovation, digitalisation, democracy, human rights and gender equality
😊 A big smile and an even bigger heart for collaboration.
#SwedenInNigeria
So, I’m starting… 👇🇸🇪🇳🇬
Meet the new Swedish Ambassador-Designate to #Nigeria, Her Excellency, @annawesterholm.bsky.social.
She is enthusiastic to be in Nigeria and we, at the Embassy in Abuja, are truly excited to welcome her as she steps in to lead #TeamSweden in #Nigeria!
#SwedenInNigeria
She is enthusiastic to be in Nigeria and we, at the Embassy in Abuja, are truly excited to welcome her as she steps in to lead #TeamSweden in #Nigeria!
#SwedenInNigeria
September 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
So, I’m starting… 👇🇸🇪🇳🇬
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Today marks 22 years since we lost Anna Lindh, former Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Anna was a major and influential force for human rights and equal worth of all people. During her political career, she pushed for a strong international community.
📸: TT- Bengt Nyman
Anna was a major and influential force for human rights and equal worth of all people. During her political career, she pushed for a strong international community.
📸: TT- Bengt Nyman
September 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Today marks 22 years since we lost Anna Lindh, former Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Anna was a major and influential force for human rights and equal worth of all people. During her political career, she pushed for a strong international community.
📸: TT- Bengt Nyman
Anna was a major and influential force for human rights and equal worth of all people. During her political career, she pushed for a strong international community.
📸: TT- Bengt Nyman