The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has hailed four Nigerians for winning elections in the United States (US).
Four more Nigerians won elections into various elective positions, a United States-born Nigerian, Dr Oye Owolewa, District of Columbia, Chiaka Barry, Ginninderra District, Australia, Segun Adeyina, Georgia, USA and Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs, USA.
In a congratulatory message to them signed by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa hailed their victory at the polls.
The NiDCOM boss applauded them for breaking such records in the political arena of their different places of residence and setting standards.
While Dr. Owolewa was re-elected
as the Shadow Representative for the District of Columbia under the Democratic Party, Barry got elected into the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly covering the Ginninderra District under the Liberal Party.
Adeyina was re-elected as State Representative of district 110, Georgia, USA and Mobolade elected as the Mayor of Colorado Springs in 2023, making history as the first black person to attain such feat.
“Dabiri-Erewa commended their relentless efforts and strive to success, urging them to keep up the resilient spirit as they carry out their duties respectively,” Balogun said.
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.
Owolewa, a Pharmacist thanked his supporters for the confidence reposed in him.
Barry is an experienced legal officer with exceptional and diverse skills in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, legislative drafting, policy development, project management and a passionate community leader who has dedicated her life serving others.
Adeyina on his part has held many high positions in Georgia and for over 25 yeas has worked in IT programme and project Management for Fortune 500 Companies across multiple industries, including General Motors, Ascension Health System and Hewlett Packard/Cap Gemini.
On the other hand, Mobolade is a Nigerian-American businessman and politician who was elected as the 42nd Mayor of Colorado Springs, USA.
The election has been described as historical in Colorado springs for being the first black to be elected into the position.
