Nigerian-born Khadijah Haliru has emerged as a Councilor in Ingersoll Town in southwestern Ontario, Canada in the just conducted elections. She garnered 1708 votes to win the election.
In her campaign, Haliru had promised that she would like to shine a light on downtown businesses, engage youth and address homelessness if she becomes an Ingersoll Town Councillor.
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It could be recalled that Khadijah Haliru moved to Ingersoll six years ago. She is the CEO of K Business Group Inc and she’s also the owner of Hanak Foods, K Body Blends, and K Coaching Academy.
Having fallen in love with the community over the years, she is determined to make a difference at Town Hall.
“I feel like we just really have to open our hearts and minds to a different way of thinking so we can bring some change. I’m not saying anything about whether the current council is right or wrong, but having an additional perspective is fair.”
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The mother of three had also noted that she has some big plans if she’s elected. “Being really strategically located we have the opportunity to be a centre of attraction for tourists. Our downtown is suffering, so we need to bring more attention to our businesses and I have a few ideas on how we can engage youth more.”
She also said, “I see a lot of opportunities to improve the climate for newcomers and small businesses”.
“There are a lot of newcomers to Ingersoll and they deserve a voice.”
We celebrate Khadijah Haliru for her resilience and tenacity, and above all making the country proud.
Follow Khadijah Haliru on her social media platforms to know more about her work.
Source: Nigerian Canadian Newspaper