The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, a British-Nigerian, who was appointed the Lord Mayor of Leeds, that is the first citizen of Leeds, for the term 2024 to 2025.
She also hailed Tope Awotona, an entrepreneur, now officially being the richest immigrant in the United States.
In a congratulatory message through the Director of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the NIDCOM CEO described the appointment and attainment of the duo as very well deserved.
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Dabiri-Erewa said she was not surprised about the appointment of Councillor Katung going by her past achievements and records, which have had positive impacts on humanity.
She prayed for a successful and impactful tenure for her and urged Nigerians in Leeds to continue to rally round and give her necessary support geared towards national development.
It will be recalled that Councillor Katung made history as the first elected African Councillor in Leeds in the history of the Council.
She is currently the Chair of the Scrutiny Board for Infrastructure, Investment and Inclusive Growth.
Awotona , a 42-year old Nigerian-born and founder/CEO of the scheduling software company, Calendly, has risen as the richest Nigerian immigrant residing in the United States of America.
According to Forbes, Awotona, who relocated to the US during his teenage years, holds a net worth of $1.2 billion, while his company variation is worth over $3 billion.
