Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Yemi Mobolade, on being the first black elected Mayor of Colorado Springs City.
In a statement by Gabriel Odu of the Commission’s Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Dabiri-Erewa said Mobolade’s doggedness and determination would serve as a motivator for other Nigerians living abroad, knowing that with hard work and determination, one’s dreams could be realised.
Mobolade, in a victory speech, stated that “it is a new day in our beloved city. Do you believe that? Colorado Springs will become an inclusive, culturally rich, economically prosperous, safe and vibrant city.”
Mobolade hails from Lagos State, Nigeria, earned a master’s degree in Management and Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master of Divinity from A.W Tozer Theological Seminary.
He served as the Vice President of Business Retention and Expansion for the Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation.
Mobolade co-founded two popular restaurants called the Wild Goose Meeting House and Good Neighbors Meeting House in Colorado’s second largest city.
He also co-founded Niche Coaching and Consulting, and established a church.
He was the Minister of City Outreach and Engagement at First Presbyterian Church Colorado Springs and was previously in quality control manufacturing.
Mobolade presently collaborates for the health, growth, and flourishing of Colorado Springs, making his impact through economic development, entrepreneurship, community development, ministry, and leadership development.
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