Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates Ezeajughi As Re-elected Mayor
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians
in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated the Nigerian-born
scientist Councillor Ernest Ezeajughi, who was elected to serve a second
four-year term as the mayor of Brent for another year.
The congratulatory message is contained in a statement by NIDCOM Head
of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja on Sunday.
testimony to his outstanding performance during his first term which
earned him the respect of the people.
She advised him to continue to impact positively on the people,
especially those who gave him the mandate, by living up to the
expectations.
The NIDCOM boss urged other Nigerians living abroad to emulate the
friendly disposition of Councillor Ezeajughi that endeared him to the
people outside the shores of Nigeria.
The re -election following the first ever virtual Annual General Meeting
(AGM) of the council.
Councillor Ezeajughi was first elected Mayor in 2019 and has gone about
discharging his duties with gusto. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus
pandemic, Councillor Ezeajughi has had to cut back on his outings this
year but in recognition of his sterling work, the council voted to
return him to office for another year.
The event was attended by councillors from across the borough and it
also confirmed that Councillor Lia Colacicco, who represents Mapesbury
ward, will continue as deputy mayor.
During his mayoral year, Councillor Ezeajughi will continue to promote
Brent and participate in activities that help the economic, social,
cultural and environmental well being of Brent and its residents.
Other councillors elected include Muhammed Butt as leader of the
council, Margaret McLennan as deputy leader, Harbi Farah for adult
social care, Promise Knight for community safety and engagement, Neil
Nerva for public health, culture & leisure, Mili Patel for children’s
safeguarding, Mili Patel for early help and social care, Krupa Sheth for
environment, Eleanor Southwood for housing & welfare reform, Thomas
Stephens for schools, employment and skills and Shama Tatler for
regeneration, property & planning.
During the year, Councillor Ezeajughi will continue to support his
chosen charities.
Councillor Ezeajughi said: “The pandemic has made it an unusual and
difficult year for all of us and I haven’t been able to get out and see
people as much as I would have wanted to. However, I have had amazing
support for my charities so far and it has been a privilege and honour
to serve the people of Brent.
“I am delighted to be continuing as mayor of Brent and raising awareness
of the Sickle Cell Society and Jason Roberts Foundation.”
First set up as a registered charity in Brent in 1979, the Sickle Cell
Society is celebrating 40 years of working alongside health care
professionals, parents, and people living with sickle cell to raise
awareness of the disorder.
On the other hand, the Jason Roberts Foundation is a registered charity
working to support young .
