Dabiri-Erewa Hails Appointment Of Katung As Mayor In Leeds
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians
in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Councillor Abigail
Marshall Katung, a British Nigerian, the newly appointed Lord Mayor of
Leeds, the first citizen of Leeds,for the term 2024-2025.
Nigerian-born entrepreneur, who has officially been declared the richest
immigrant residing in the US.
In a congratulatory message through the Director of Media and Public
Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, described the appointment and
attainment of the duo as very well deserved.
Dabiri-Erewa said she was not surprised about the appointment of
Councillor Katung going by her past achievements and records which has
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 Scrutiny Board for Infrastructure,
Investment and Inclusive Growth.
Tope 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
worth over $3 billion.
