Community leader hails Nigerians over US elections

The leader of the United Nigerian Americans Council in Maryland, United States, Mrs Chris Ademiluyi, has congratulated Nigerians in the group for winning their respective primary elections.

She expressed gratitude to those who responded to the call to serve the community with courage and dedication.

In a statement made available to Diaspora Tales this week, Ademiluyi also commended members of the council for supporting candidates of Nigerian descent.

“Congratulations to all our candidates. We deeply appreciate each of you for answering God’s call to lead, serve and represent our community with courage and dedication. Thank you for your generous support of our Nigerian-American candidates, whether through financial contributions, physical presence, encouragement, service or prayers,” she said.

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Ademiluyi said the commitment of members of the Nigerian community strengthened candidates who showed interest in contesting the election slated for November this year.

Those listed in the statement as winners of their elections include Aisha Braveboy, Prince George’s County Executive; Oye Owolewa, Washington, D.C., County At-Large; Yemi Jawando, Montgomery County Executive; Deli Okafor, Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee; and Fatmata Barrie, Montgomery County Council At-Large.

Others are Wala Blegay, US Congress District 5; Wanika Fisher, Prince George’s County State’s Attorney; Yemi Adetola, Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee; Dr Juliet Agocha, Prince George’s County Council District 4; Babatunde Alegbeleye, Mayor of Bowie; and Roxy Ndebumadu, Mayor of Bowie.

“UNAC-MD is very proud of you all. Your leadership, perseverance and willingness to serve are a blessing to our community,” she added.