Association Leader Pledges To Adopt Obi’s Leadership Style

The Chairman of Onitsha Industrial Iron Dealers Association, Mr Emeka Ulasika, has promised to adopt Governor Peter Obi’s leadership style in the governance of the market.
Ulasika made the promise this on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists after winning the election against the former Chairman, Chief Nestor Ezenwegbu.
The chairman said he would invest in capital projects such as public conveniences, borehole and that he would renovate the shops.
“Like Gov. Peter Obi, people will not understand my administration since I will not start dishing out money for merriment and enjoyment.
“I will concentrate in building capital projects and structures that will stand the test of time and I know posterity will judge me better for it.
“I will ensure proper accountability and make sure my tenure is transparent,’’ Ulasika said.
He thanked the members for voting him in notwithstanding his financial status compared to other members of the association.
The former chairman of the association, Ezenwegbu, thanked the members for their peaceful conduct during the election and its campaign period.
Ezenwegbu prayed for the progress of the new executive while urging them to build on his achievements.
“I have given them my blessing and will act as an adviser henceforth. I hereby dissolve all committees and the task-force I set-up previously,’’ he said.
In the election, Ezenwegbu stepped down for the winner.
Mr Daniel Egbeigwe defeated Uche Ezeonwuka by 211 votes to 14 votes to emerge as the secretary while the other members of the former executive were returned unopposed.