President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated eight Nigerian Americans on their victory in the U.S. midterm elections.
In Georgia, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise and Phil Olaleye won their legislative seats as State Representatives in their districts.
In like manner, Carol Kazeem won the Pennsylvania State Representative in District 159, Esther Agbaje was re-elected as Minnesota State Representative in District 59B while Dr. Oye Owolewa was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (Shadow Representative) in Washington D.C
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In prayerful wishes for a successful tenure in office, President Buhari also thanked them for their invaluable support and partnerships over the years with groups affiliated with the ideals and objectives of Nigerians in Diaspora associations in the United States.
Affirming his unwavering support for every Nigerian excelling at home and abroad, President Buhari said that compatriots who succeed in good causes are assets to the nation and the continent, noting that their contributions will always be remembered and celebrated.
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, applauded the victory achieved by the Nigerians. She noted with nostalgia that these Nigerians have brought not only fame to themselves but have used their resilient spirit to shore up the image of the country.
Owolewa is a politician, pharmacist, and a member of the Democratic Party. He contested and won as the US Shadow Representative from District Columbia (DC). Owolewa said he is committed to advocacy and community resources, the fight against prescription drugs and climate change.
Naghise is a Democrat and business owner of T & C Transportation. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Clayton State University. She is undergoing her Master’s programme in Clayton State majoring in Strategic Leadership and Development.
Olaleye ran as a Democrat. He is the Executive Director of Next Generation Men & Women, an education non-profit closing the opportunity gap for under-resourced high school students in Atlanta.
Adesanya also won under the Democratic Party. He is a restaurant owner in Cobb County. As a politician, Adesanya said his primary legislative focus is economic development, quality public education, expansion of Medicaid, protecting women’s right to choose, and preserving the climate.
