November 09, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, congratulated eight Nigerian-Americans, including Segun Adeyina and Gabe Okoye on their victory during the midterm elections in the United States.
Adeyina, Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, and Phil Olaleye all won their legislative seats as State Representatives in their Districts, in Georgia.
Similarly, 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.
In his reaction, President Buhari in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, who prayed for their successful tenure in office, thank 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”.
Restating his unflinching support for every Nigerian excelling at home and abroad, President Buhari, expressed his belief 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
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