Two names in London’s borough halls now echo with Nigerian pride: Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson. Both newly sworn in as mayors, their stories travel far beyond city limits - from Barking to Islington and Nigeria, where President Tinubu’s voice joined the applause.
Two British-Nigerians have taken mayoral seats in London, drawing international attention and praise from President Tinubu.
Key Takeaways
- Opeyemi Bright, age 29, became Civic Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, the youngest ever in the borough.
- Jason Jackson was the first Nigerian-born mayor of Islington since 1900.
- President Tinubu praised the duo for their dedication, resilience, and public service.
- Tinubu described their rise as proof of global Nigerian excellence.
- The story has stirred pride within the Nigerian diaspora and at home.
