The former Mayor of the London Borough of Enfield, Nigerian born Kate Anolue is to contest for the UK Parliamentry elections under the banner of the Labour Party.
The former midwife who is from Nanka in Anambra State, Nigeria, followed her father’s desire for her to become a nurse and moved to Edmonton more than 20 years ago, starting her training in May 1972, eventually qualifying as a midwife.
She has delivered thousands of babies since becoming a midwifery sister at North Middlesex Hospital in 1984.
Kate became Mayor of Enfield in 2012 after being a Councillor for 10 years.
In April 2007, Councillor Kate Anolue was conferred with an honorary Freedom of the Borough in Enfield, the highest tribute that can be bestowed upon someone who has rendered eminent services to the community.
A statement released by Jenny Okafor, the President of Nigerian Women in the Diaspora UK says " lets make it happen for this phenomenal unstoppable woman. She is one of us. Support her efforts and help put more women on the map"
The final selection for Parliamentary candidates takes place at the end of February 2015.
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