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29-Year-Old Nigerian-British Elected UK’s Youngest Mayor
- Princess Opeyemi Bright, a 29-year-old British-born Nigerian, made history on May 16, 2025, by becoming the youngest individual to assume the mayoral office in Barking and Dagenham, UK.
- Bright’s election followed her upbringing in a politically active family and her service as a councillor since age 22, focusing on youth empowerment and economic growth.
- She is the daughter of former Hackney Civic Mayor Dr. Afolasade Bright and Pastor Gbolahan Bright MBE, reflecting a legacy of leadership and community service.
- During her inauguration, Bright said, "This is nothing short of God's grace," pledging to represent her borough and Nigerian heritage with humility and excellence.
- Her election highlights the growing political influence of Nigerians in the diaspora and may inspire increased youth and women participation in leadership worldwide.
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29-year-old Nigerian-British elected UK’s youngest Mayor
Princess Opeyemi Bright has been sworn in as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. At just 29 years old, Princess Bright now holds the prestigious title of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, following her inauguration on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, her election has been widely celebrated as a symbol of diversity, youth empowerment, and the growing influence of Nigerians abroad. “This is…
Devoted community champion is new Mayor of Warrington
DEVOTED community champion Cllr. Mo Hussain has been confirmed as the 141st Mayor of Warrington, alongside Deputy Mayor Cllr Sagheer Zaman. Cllr Hussain has been a devoted champion of the Warrington community for over 45 years, with more than 30 years dedicated to voluntary service. Deeply passionate about unity and inclusivity, he has worked tirelessly to bring people together and improve lives across the borough. Since 2012, Mo has served as S…
British-Nigerian Makes History as London Mayor — A Source of National Pride, Says NGIJ President
President of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ), Mr. Abdulrahman Aliagan, has praised British-Nigerian Bright Opeyemi for becoming the youngest serving Mayor in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, Aliagan described Opeyemi’s rise as a landmark achievement in British […]
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