Great News to Nigerians and all Africans in the diaspora! An
extra-ordinary personality by the name of Hon (Mrs.) Olamide Davies Talabi, an
activist, award-winning humanitarian, author, event promoter and a Community
Engagement Specialist for United People for African Congress just became a
Commissioner in the City of Newark, New Jersey.
The renowned author of two best sellers books i.e “An
Immigrant’s A-Z guide to living the Ultimate Dream in America” and “YES WE CAN,
YES WE DID – The story of President Barack Obama” started her journalism career
over a decade ago with the African Eye magazine where she dishes advice on
relationships, women empowerment and immediate concern of the African
community.
As a philanthropist, Olamide Davies Talabi has been a force
to reckon with in terms of giving back to the community both financially and
morally. Currently the Founder of the Miss Africa Tri State Charity Foundation
and one of the board of directors of S.A.L.T: a non-profit organization based
in Nigeria.
Due to her relentless efforts in making a difference in the
African community, her encouragement and mentorship to young ladies through her
organization “ Miss Africa Tri State Humanitarian Pageant” that encourages,
mentoring, and exposure of these young ladies to the basic philosophy of giving
back and helping their communities. “Ms. Lammy” as her mentees and colleagues
in the entertainment industry fondly call her have been appreciated with
outstanding awards both in and outside the USA.
Awards/Recognitions
International Humanitarian of the year 2012 Women for Africa, London, UK
Change maker in Diaspora 2013 City of Newark, NJ
Gem of Africa 2014
Spring
of Joy, Philadelphia, PA
Innovative Here 2014
Peace December, New York, NY
Congressional Recognition Congressman Donald Payne Newark, NJ
Women Empowerment Award 2015 Nigerian Sports
Carnival, NJ
Ambassador for Entertainment King
Oloyotunji of Oyotunji S.C
It is a well-known fact that to Hon. Olamide, leadership is
all about service, service to humanity isn’t about just acquiring/occupying a
position but being relevant by influencing and affecting lives for a better
people/tomorrow; it’s not about being in charge but about making a difference.
She is a strong, outspoken and charismatic leader
with sharp intelligence and extreme consistency in the pursuit of her agenda.
By whatever yardstick performance and achievement are measured, Mrs Olamide
Davies Talabi stands so tall as a change maker that has shown special concern
for women advancement and the African community.
On the new appointment, she was sworn in on Monday, February
29, 2016 at the Newark City Hall in New Jersey, as the new Commissioner for
African Commission - City of Newark, New Jersey, United States of America; the
appointment is for a period of four years and may be renewed afterwards. In her
acceptance speech, she promises to work with other Commissioners to promote
policies and awareness of issues concerning the cultural, social, economic,
political, educational and general well-being of the Africans here in the
Diaspora .*a especially those living in Newark in such a way that would also
benefit the City and the United States as a whole.
Congratulations Hon. Mrs Olamide Davies Talabi
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