In a significant achievement, Abigail Marshall Katung, a Nigerian woman based in the UK, has been elected as the Lord Mayor of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Hailing from Kaduna State in Nigeria, Katung, affiliated with the Labour and Co-operative Party, made the move to the UK for her studies at Leeds University. Her election to this prestigious role marks a notable milestone.
Expressing her pride on social media, she conveyed, “It’s with great pride that my family and I look forward to undertaking the responsibility to serve.” Her acknowledgment of the new political role on X was profound, stating, “I am deeply honoured and humbled to be chosen to serve as the next Lord Mayor of Leeds for the 2024/25 term.”
I am deeply honored and humbled to be chosen to serve as the next Lord Mayor of Leeds for 2024/25 term. Our city is a shining example of compassion, resilience, and unity, and it’s with great pride that my family and I look forward to undertaking the responsibility to serve you. pic.twitter.com/WDxQr1wB90
— Abigail Marshall Katung (@abigailmashall) January 17, 2024
BBC reported that Katung is also a governor at Leeds City College, which congratulated her on her new post. The college expressed its anticipation of continuing collaborative efforts to provide skills and opportunities for the local community. Notably, the position of the Lord Mayor of Leeds is a ceremonial role held by a member of Leeds City Council, elected annually by the council.
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