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Ireland’s first black mayor, Adebari pays glowing tribute to late colleague, Jerry Lodge

Apr 9, 2018

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by

Olaotan Falade

in Nigeria, World

Nigeria’s Rotimi Adebari has paid glowing tribute to his late colleague, Cllr Jerry Lodge whom they both served as councillors together from 2004 to 2014 in Portlaoise, Ireland. During his active service years, Adebari made history as the first black mayor in Ireland; a feat that remains unbeaten till today. Adebari in a special emotion…