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Abigail Marshall Katung

Nigerian athletics coach becomes first African Lord Mayor of Leeds

Nigerian athletics coach becomes first African Lord Mayor of Leeds

Abigail Marshall Katung has been named Leeds’ next Lord Mayor, making her the first African to do so. Becoming the 130th Lord Mayor of the city, the Nigerian-born councilor will take over from Al Garthwaite. Throughout her term, she will have the assistance of her spouse, Nigerian Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, the Lord Mayor Consort….

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