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Kate Anolue


Kate Anolue is the new Mayor of the London Borough of Enfield in the United Kingdom. Councillor Anolue, who served as Deputy Mayor - and hails from Nanka, Anambra State - last year took over from Councillor Christiana During. Councillor Anolue represents Upper Edmonton Ward and was first elected to the Council in 2002.

Kate, a widow and midwife, is now the first citizen of the borough which means that only HM The Queen, members of the Royal Family and the Lord Lieutenant take precedence over the Mayor at events in the borough.

Her functions include attending many different types of functions throughout the borough, such as formal dinners, official openings of events or new facilities, talking to clubs and societies and visiting schools.

She will also host visits to the Mayor's Parlour and further the interests of the borough whenever and wherever an appropriate occasion arises.

She will act as host to distinguished visitors to the borough, including royalty, national representatives of various organisations and foreign visitors.

Comments

Unknown said…
What a Woman, pride of her people and National. I had the privilege of meeting and chatting with her, which truly has changed my life. I am truly grateful for the wise words you spoke to me. God bless you and your family. Imela
Nnaemeka Ihenacho said…
This is outstanding. I have been going through the esteemed profiles of "our owns" making their marks in their various unique fields of endeavour and seen that this is one of a kind. I am sincerely proud of this Queen of Igboland.
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Thanks Guys.

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