The Enugu state chapter of Ohaneze Ndigbo at the weekend elected new executive members as part of build up to the Ohaneze Ndigbo National Elections scheduled to hold on Tuesday, January 10, 2016 at the organization’s national secretariat in Enugu.
The election, which was conducted by the outgoing state president, Chief Eric Ebe, was monitored by members of the National Election Committee (NEC) led by Prof A. B. C. Nwosu, a onetime Minister of Health, who is chairman of the state’s election committee.
Other members of the committee include Chief Dubem Onyia (Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs), Chief James Ikeyi, SAN, Dr. Mrs Selina Ugwuoke-Adibuah (Outgoing National Financial Secretary), Lolo Kate Ezeofor (President, Umuada Igbo).
The election was adjudged peaceful as aspirants were able to harmonize their interests ahead of the election proper; however, the process for the conduct of the election was still followed.
The election was adjudged peaceful as aspirants were able to harmonize their interests ahead of the election proper; however, the process for the conduct of the election was still followed.
In his valedictory speech, the outgoing President, Chief Ebe listed some of his achievements, urging the incoming executives to continue his laudable programs. “My administration did much to promote Igbo language & culture. They said Igbo language will go extinct but with our efforts that will not be the case. We observed that in some schools, students are punished for speaking Igbo and we stopped it. Also, we were able to get the Enugu State House of Assembly to set aside a day when they conduct their sitting in Igbo language. However, I don’t know if they still do that”
According to Ebe, “my other achievement in office included the successful hosting of the first ever Iwa Ji ceremony by any state chapter of Ohaneze.
According to Ebe, “my other achievement in office included the successful hosting of the first ever Iwa Ji ceremony by any state chapter of Ohaneze.
Members elected for the new executive includes: Hon Chief Alex Ogbonna (President), Prof Frederick Eze (Deputy President), Chief Sam Okonkwo (Secretary), Oliver Odenigbo (Assistant Secretary), Fidelis Ojobor (Treasurer), Sir Ignatius Achu (Assistant Treasurer), Obinna Onyia (Financial Secretary), Damian Obisi (Assistant Financial Secretary),Nnaji Celestine (Organizing Secretary), Okolo Godwin (Publicity Secretary), Kevin Chukwu (Assistant Publicity Secretary), Ede Chukwuma (Legal Adviser), Ezeugwu Ben (Assistant Legal Adviser).
Others include Ephraim Oluedo (Assistant Organizing Secretary), Prof Fab Onah Obeta (Auditor), Agbowo Romanus (Ex-Officio, East), Ede Livinus Uche (Ex-Officio, North) and Anyaene Kenneth Chukwuma (Ex-Officio, West).
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected President, Ohaneze Enugu State, Hon Chief Alex Ogbonnia thanked everyone for the opportunity given him and members of his executives to serve.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected President, Ohaneze Enugu State, Hon Chief Alex Ogbonnia thanked everyone for the opportunity given him and members of his executives to serve.
“I thank all of you for this opportunity given us to serve. I assure the outgoing excos that we shall double their achievements”.
Chief Ogbonnia, a lecturer and a onetime state legislator during the aborted third republic was also elated at the caliber of people who graced the occasion, “Let it be said that Prof Nwosu, who is not just a professor, but a first-class professor of parasitology was present at my election. Let it be said that Chief Dubem Onyia, a consummate politician and a former minister of state for foreign affairs was present at my election.”
Chief Ogbonnia, a lecturer and a onetime state legislator during the aborted third republic was also elated at the caliber of people who graced the occasion, “Let it be said that Prof Nwosu, who is not just a professor, but a first-class professor of parasitology was present at my election. Let it be said that Chief Dubem Onyia, a consummate politician and a former minister of state for foreign affairs was present at my election.”
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