By Bayo Wahab

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two British-Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, on their election and inauguration as Mayors in London.

The President hailed Bright and Jackson for sustaining the legacy of good works by Nigerians in the diaspora.

In a statement released Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesman, the President commended them for consistently promoting the values of honesty, integrity, hard work, and commitment to the well-being of others.

He added that their stories will inspire young people, both at home and in the diaspora, to pursue excellence and serve their communities with distinction.

“On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Mayors Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson. I urge you to continue giving your best in your new roles as the first citizens of Barking and Dagenham and Islington.

“I have every confidence in your abilities and look forward to the positive impact you will make in your respective boroughs,” the President said.

Bright 29 was sworn in as the Civic Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, making history as the borough’s youngest-ever.

Jackson also made history as she was the first Nigerian-born Mayor of Islington since the borough’s establishment in 1900.

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