Presidency

U.S elections: Buhari applauds Nigerian-Americans on victory

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated eight Nigerian-Americans on their victory in the U.S. midterm elections.

In Georgia State, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, and Phil Olaleye won their legislative seats as State Representatives in their Districts.

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.

Read also: 8 Nigerian-Americans elected in U.S. midterm elections

Buhari thanks 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.

The President restated his unflinching support for every Nigerian excelling at home and abroad.

Buhari believes 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 Star

Editor

Recent Posts

FG begins N18bn payout to ex-Nigeria Airways workers

More than two decades after Nigeria Airways was liquidated, the Federal Government has begun settling…

9 minutes ago

Melaye to EFCC: Invite Atiku, face trouble

Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against…

57 minutes ago

T-Pain sues Akon’s label over $489,000 royalties

American singer T-Pain has taken legal action against Konvict Entertainment, the record label founded by…

2 hours ago

PCN shuts Kano drug market, seals 797 outlets

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has closed the illegal drug cluster at Dalan-Gyada, along Katsina…

2 hours ago

Nigeria needs $337bn to meet 2035 climate targets — NCCC

Nigeria will require an estimated $337 billion to implement climate interventions across key sectors and…

3 hours ago

Kaduna govt fulfils 2025 FG-ASUU agreement, approves new salary for KASU lecturers

The Kaduna State Government has approved implementation of the December 2025 Federal Government-ASUU salary agreement…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.