Mayor hails contributions of Nigerians to New York   

Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani has recalled the euphoria of celebrating the 66^th Independence street march with thousands of Nigerians on October 3.  

Mamdani, who turned heads during the celebration with Nigerian street lingos, said it was a pleasure for him to associate with Nigerians.

He hailed the contributions of Nigerians to New York city, saying they strength the New City’s neighbourhoods.

In a post on X, he wrote: ‘’New York City, wetin dey sup? It was a joy to commemorate 34 years of the Nigerian Day Parade alongside the many Nigerian New Yorkers who fill our city with life.

‘’From the entrepreneurs whose businesses strengthen our neighborhoods, to the sounds of Afrobeats pouring out of graduation parties in Southeast Queens, and the aroma of Agege bread calling out to passersby in Brooklyn — the impact of Nigerian New Yorkers is felt across the five boroughs.

‘’Our city is richer in culture, stronger in community, and more vibrant because of your contributions.’’