No fewer than four Nigerians based in Australia and the United States are making the country proud by winning elections in various seats in the countries of their residence.
This was stated in a Press Release by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM.
“Four more Nigerians have 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,
NIDCOM Chairman/ CEO, Hon. Abike 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 Oye Owolewa was re-elected as the Shadow Representative for the District of Columbia under the Democratic Party, Chiaka Barry got elected into the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly covering the Ginninderra District under the Liberal Party, Segun Adeyina was re-elected as State Representative of district 110, Georgia, USA and Adeyemi 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.
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.
Dr Oye Owolewa, a Pharmacist was re-elected as shadow Representative of District of Columbia in US on the platform of Democratic Party and thanked his supporters for the confidence repose in him.
Chiaka 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.
Segun 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, Adeyemi Mobolade is a Nigerian-American businessman and politician, whose election 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.