Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Buhari congratulates 8 Nigerian-Americans over victory in U.S. elections

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

• November 9, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated eight Nigerian-Americans on their victory in the United States 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 while Esther Agbaje was re-elected as Minnesota State Representative in District 59B.

Dr Oye Owolewa was also re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (Shadow Representative) in Washington D.C.

Mr Buhari, who prayed for their successful tenure in office, thanked 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 also restated his unflinching support for every Nigerian excelling at home and abroad.

According to him, compatriots who succeed in good causes are assets to the nation and the continent, noting that their contributions will always be remembered and celebrated. 

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

SEREC

States

Centre seeks financial transparency in maritime sector

Mr Nweke said, “Financial transparency is not merely an accounting issue; it is an economic competitiveness issue.”

International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL)

Africa

Interpol nabs 58 in crackdown on Black Axe, other organised crime groups in West Africa

In South Africa, it raided seven locations in Johannesburg linked to a syndicate that ran romance and investment scams targeting retirees in English-speaking countries.

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Unilag VC at the colloquium

Education

Distance learning now national necessity not alternative: Osinbajo

The former vice president commended UNILAG’s DLI for its pioneering role in distance learning.

Dangote Refinery

Economy

U.S. hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s petroleum exports surge seven times

The EIA stated that increased production from the refinery transformed Nigeria’s petroleum products market by reducing dependence on imports and boosting domestic supply.

Governor Monday Okpebholo

States

10 mental health patients treated in herbal healing homes ready for discharge, says Edo govt

Ms Abdallah said government-approved herbal healing homes provided rehabilitation and related support to persons with mental-health conditions and other vulnerable persons.