BENIN CITY – The NBM of Africa, a Non-Governmental Organisation, commited to the principles of democracy, equity and social justice has felicitated with Ms. Uruemu Adejinmi over her recent election as the first migrant, first African and first black female to become Mayor in the Republic of Ireland.
The group said this in a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) NBM of Africa, Mr Oluwatosin Dixon.
He said they salute the courage, doggedness and relentlessness in her and other people of African descent across the world.
“We are assured that her feat will help to cascade the essence of what Africans stand for and aspire to be, in a free and egalitarian society, shorn of every form of discrimination or racism.
“We congratulate Ms. Adejinmi, members of her family and the African diaspora of Ireland.
“We wish her the best in office and expect her to leave an everlasting legacy as a forerunner and role model,” the statement added.
