President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two British-Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, who were inaugurated as mayors in London.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Bright and Jackson.
He lauded them for sustaining the legacy of good work by Nigerians in the diaspora and for consistently promoting the values of honesty, integrity, hard work, and commitment to the well-being of others.
Tinubu noted that the duo’s stories will inspire countless young people—both at home and in the diaspora—to pursue excellence and serve their communities with distinction.
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Bright was sworn in as the Civic Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, making history as the borough’s youngest-ever mayor at just 29, following seven years of outstanding service to her community.
Jackson also become the first Nigerian-born Mayor of Islington since the borough’s establishment in 1900, following a rapid rise through local government as a councillor and committee chair.
Before becoming Mayor, Bright was the borough’s youngest Labour councillor at 22, a feat she achieved in 2018.
Jackson was first elected as a councillor in 2022 and became Chair of Islington’s Homes and Communities Committee in 2023.
Tinubu urged the duo to continue giving their best in their 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”, Tinubu said.
