The event began with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by a reception in the Mayor’s Parlour attended by the community alongside the Cllr Paul Valentine, the Mayor of Lambeth and Cllr Martin Abrams, the leader of Lambeth Council.
They also were joined by Dr Osman Mohamed Gaal, Deputy Ambassador at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia and Mr Abdi Musse, Second Counsellor.
Cllr Valentine said: “Lambeth is proud to be home to a vibrant Somali community whose contributions have enriched every aspect of borough life.
“From business and education to healthcare, the arts, public service, and community leadership, Somali residents have helped shape the diverse and welcoming borough we are today.
“Lambeth is a Borough of Sanctuary, and we have such a diverse community of people with links to, and from, countries all over the world. So it was a pleasure to today raise the Somalian flag over town hall to celebrate the contribution Somalian’s make to Lambeth.”
Residents can find out more about support available to Lambeth’s Somali community by contacting the Lambeth Somali Community Association or visiting the Lambeth website at lambeth.gov.uk.
