By: Mercy Peter
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated hailed four Nigerian-British citizens on their election.
The four Nigeria-British citizens are: Dr. Adekunle Osibogun, Princess Opeyemi Bright, Cllr. Jason Utitofon Jackson and Cllr. Sunny Lambe.
In a congratulatory message issued by Mr Gabriel Odu,
of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Dabiri-Erewa applauded the duo of Cllr. Opeyemi Bright and Cllr. Jason Utitofon Jackson for breaking the record of both first youngest Mayor and the first Black Mayor.
She also congratulated Cllr. Sunny Lambe from Councillor to Mayor and Adekunle Osibogun for his re-election as a Councillor.
The NIDCOM Boss described the victory as a record breaking milestone that portrays their dedication, resilience, determination and unwavering strive for success.
Dabiri-Erewa commended their relentless efforts, urging them to keep up the resilient spirit as they carry out their duties respectively.
She prayed to God for protection, strength and direction in their new positions while also encouraging them to continue putting in their best in the discharge of their duties.
While Dr. Adekunle Osibogun was re-elected as a Councillor to both the Buckinghamshire Council and Buckingham Town Council, Princess Opeyemi Bright makes history as the youngest Mayor of the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.
Cllr. Jason Jackson, the new Mayor of Islington by this feat is the first black person to be elected to this position and Cllr. Sunny Lambe who has served the Borough with distinction for years now assumes office as the new Mayor ofy Southwark.
