Buhari Hails Election of Nigeria’s Owodunni as First Black City Councillor in Canada

President Muhammadu Buhari has praised the contributions of the Diaspora in promoting Nigeria’s image abroad and acting as brand ambassadors, following the emergence of Ayo Owodunni as the first black person to become a City Councillor in Kitchener, London Ontario, Canada.

Owodunni won the Municipal elections for Ward 5 in a keenly contested race for the office.

Ayo Owodunni was elected as the first black city councillor in Kitchener, a city in the Candian province of Ontario when he defeated four other candidates in the municipal election for Ward 5 after the incumbent Kelly Galloway-Sealock said he was not seeking re-election.

Owodunni is a compelling trainer, public speaker, entrepreneur and  the Lead Trainer of Amplio Consulting.

Speaking on Owodunni’s historic victory, President Buhari said the record-setting election of the Nigerian, the first ever for a black person highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by him as a consultant, facilitator, and trainer, supporting businesses in their efforts to promote learning and bring diversity, inclusion and cultural understanding in the workplace.

In a statement issued in Abuja, Wednesday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said Buhari urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to always promote the government’s development agenda wherever they lived and ” never be afraid to dream big and never give up on your dreams.”

The President congratulated Owodunni and his spouse, Folake, and their two children, on this very important election victory.