Annup Vyas

This is my handle. There are many like it but this one is mine (inc. views). Roving diplomat 🇦🇫🇸🇱 🇬🇭 🇹🇷🇳🇬; vinyl addict; outnumbered by my kids

[United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) @UNMAS]

British funds enabled UNMAS Nigeria to complete a 3-day EORE training at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry. As part of a 6-week counter-IED and human security cycle with BMATT, 46 personnel enhanced their skills in community liaison and communication to protect civilians.

[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

🇬🇧 🇳🇬 defence partnership is strengthening people-centric security responses. We recently hosted the 3rd Human Security & Civil-Military Cooperation Workshop in Port Harcourt, with @DefenceInfoNG & @CivCenter @Allaminforpeace.

Together, we are improving civil-military relations.

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

This is important work that quite simply is saving lives and protecting communities in North East Nigeria.

I’m proud to be part of the team that has made this happen 👇

[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

Enhancing human security in high-risk locations affected by conflict is key.

The 🇬🇧 in partnership with @UNMAS recently provided Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) training to 75 officers of @PoliceNG & @official_NSCDC in Maiduguri.

Learn more: https://t.co/6sUP3wrb9H

[Peter Ricketts @LordRickettsP]

50 years ago today I joined the Diplomatic Service. On the first day we were given this booklet, which turned out to be rather alarming for someone whose experience of abroad was mainly backpacking. By para 2 of the Introduction it was clear that there were pitfalls everywhere! 1

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

Security & Policing are central to the 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 partnership. It was a pleasure to deliver remarks on behalf of @RMontgomeryUK, @UKinNigeria at the opening of the National Dialogue on State Policing and share ideas as Nigeria decides its future policing model

[PLAC @PLACNG]

Representative of the British High Commissioner to Nigeria delivering a Goodwill Message at the National Dialogue on State Policing.

While stating that the decision for a policing model for Nigeria is a sovereign decision, he stated that good modern policing must have features such as: operational independence, robust accountability measures and respect for human rights and the rule of law.

[UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 @UKinNigeria]

🇬🇧 #CSSF and @UNMAS partnership in 🇳🇬Borno State is helping to keep civilians safe from the risk from explosive ordnance

[Richard Montgomery @RMontgomeryUK]

Delighted to welcome
Minister @LNevilleRolfe to Nigeria 🇳🇬.

Here to help deliver on UK's 🇬🇧 commitment to stability in Nigeria and the region through @UKCSSF and other UK assistance.

[Richard Montgomery @RMontgomeryUK]

🙏 to IGP Egbetokun & Snr Leadership Team of @PoliceNG for discussion of key reforms, 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 partnership, & Exchange of Visits to boost mutual learning.

V useful in run up to two 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 dialogues on Security and Home Affairs in coming months

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

I was honoured to join H.E. Minister of State for Police Affairs to share a goodwill message from @RMontgomeryUK + @UKinNigeria at the opening of the Ministry’s senior Retreat. 🇬🇧 stands with 🇳🇬 to implement the new Police Act and put inclusion at the heart of the Police’s work

[Ministry of Police Affairs @PoliceAffairs]

Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan has pointed out that the key mandates of the Ministry are developing and implementing a harmonized police reform report, amending the Police Act, executing President's directive on the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP

[Richard Montgomery @RMontgomeryUK]

2nd National Stability Dialogue with:
-Nat’ Early Warning Centre
-Nat’ Orientation Agency
-Security Governance Initiative
-International Alert
…on drivers of security, civ-mil relations, non-kinetic inclusive peace building & dev strategies.

@UKinNigeria delighted to support.

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

I’m proud to have joined @RMontgomeryUK in his discussions with the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs. We stand ready to build on our deep-rooted 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 policing and security partnership with @PoliceAffairs 🫡

[Ministry of Police Affairs @PoliceAffairs]

Minister of Police Affairs, Senator, Ibrahim Gaidam has appreciated the United Kingdom government for the support and collaboration extended to Nigeria in various areas, including security, governance, and economic cooperation.

[Richard Montgomery @RMontgomeryUK]

Good to review 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 collaboration on law enforcement/policing, brief HE Minister Gaidam & PermSec Dr Sani-Gwarzo, hear their priorities & raise consular collab. Lots of mutual learning & potential 🤝 between @UKinNigeria multi-disciplinary team, UK agencies & @PoliceAffairs. 🙏

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

@enyonvm T.M.I.!! 🤣🤣

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

Happy St Viera’s Day.

Gone but not forgotten.

À votre santé @OfficialVieira 🍻❤️💙

[Crystal Palace F.C. @CPFC]

Crystal Palace Football Club can confirm that Patrick Vieira has left his post as First Team Manager.

#CPFC

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

Two years ago we made the mid-pandemic move from London to Ankara with 3 kids under 3. I’m knackered just thinking about it

#twinlife

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

Conveying the highs & hardships of ‘twins plus one’ parenting isn’t easy (oh boy, the early years…). The two-of-everything rule applies in all senses.
I wouldn’t want it any other way. 🙏 But it helps to hear from others who have walked (zig-zagged?) a similar path👇

[Hanif Kureishi @Hanifkureishi]

ADVENTURES IN FATHERLAND

There has barely been a minute of the last ten years that I haven’t enjoyed being with my three sons, Sachin, Carlo and Kier. But I have to admit that the early days were difficult, if not nasty and even hair-raising at times.

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

Supporting the 🇬🇧 response to the earthquakes in Türkiye gave me an insight into the work of the #UKISAR team. Forget #MCU #avengers - this is what a team of superheroes looks like 👏👏👏 @E3DACDON

[UK ISAR @UK_ISAR_TEAM]

Just in: The #UKISAR team has returned home after their deployment. Wishing them much-needed rest and rejuvenation after their heroic efforts. Thank you for all that you do! 🙏💪🧡 #grateful #restandrecuperation

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

Well THAT final proved my last tweet wrong. What an immense game of football - you couldn’t script it better

#WorldCupFinal #ArgentinaVsFrance

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

Clearly the most important football news you’ll hear today 👏🦁⚽️

#WorldCupFinal

https://t.co/G5za0z4XXX

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

@al_mckechnie @sahilguvkom @ICMPD_Turkiye I would have loved to!! It was the briefest of stops - next time I’ll make it a longer one. I hope you’re enjoying the coastal life

[Annup Vyas @annupvyas]

Glad to be back in Izmir and see how 🇬🇧’s partnership with @sahilguvkom & @ICMPD_Turkiye supports 🇹🇷 Coast Guard recruits and ensures that human rights is at the heart of their efforts to save migrants at sea ⚓️🛟