As a child in the East African country of Eritrea, Ibrahim Omer wanted to be either a football player or a politician. In his maiden speech to Parliament, Omer detailed his perilous journey from fleeing Eritrea to becoming a Member of Parliament and New Zealand's first African MP. Labour list MP Ibraham Omer receiving a hug from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after his maiden speech. In his speech, Omer promised to represent the New Zealanders who are struggling on low wages. Labour MP for Manurewa Arena Williams during her maiden speech in Parliament.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 26, 2020 04:18 UTC