of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare and first
Nigerian-American US Congressman, Oye Owolewa
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday
Dare on Thursday said congratulations are in place for Mr Adeoye
Owolewa, 31, after he became the first Nigerian-born man to win a
seat in the US House of Representatives.
“Congrats are in place for the 31-year old Adeoye Owolewa for
making Nigeria proud by being the first Nigerian to win a seat in
the United States Congress,” Dare tweeted.
Congrats are in place for the 31-year old
Adeoye Owolewa for making Nigeria proud by being the first Nigerian
to win a seat in the United States Congress.— Sunday Dare (@SundayDareSD) November 5, 2020
Mr Owolewa, who reportedly hails from Omu-Aran in Kwara State,
claimed victory in the U.S. Congress election for the District of
Columbia on Wednesday.
“Looks like WE DID IT!!! I want to thank everyone, from family
and close friends to DC residents,” he said in an Instagram post.
“Because of your contributions and sacrifices, I stand before you
as America’s first Nigerian American congressman.
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“In this role, I’m going to fight for DC statehood and bring our
values to the lawmaking process. While today is the day for some
celebration, the hard work also follows. Again, thanks so much for
everything. I wouldn’t be here without yall.”
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Good morning. Looks
like WE DID IT!!! I want to thank everyone, from family and close
friends to DC residents. Because of your contributions and
sacrifices, I stand before you as America’s first Nigerian American
congressman. In this role, I’m going to fight for DC statehood and
bring our values to the lawmaking process. While today is day for
some celebration, the hard work also follows. Again, thanks so much
for everything. I wouldnt be here without yall. With love and
gratitude, Oye, congressman elect
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