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Monarch Promises Chiefs Council Fair Deal
The Chairman, Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs in Ogu/Bolo Local Government, Area, Chief Lawrence Abiebiari Inibi Ebelekpiki, has promised to move the Chiefs council to another level in the area.
Egbelekpiki, who made the assertion in his acceptance speech soon after his election in Ogu, said the new executive would ensure that the legacies left behind by the past executive would be maintained and new programmes introduced for the progress between of all sons and daughters of Ogu Kingdom as well as generation to come.
He enjoined all the chiefs to co-operate with the new executive to bring about the deserved peace and development in the kingdom, and assured that they would maintain the confidence and trust reposed on them.
Other executive members elected include, Chief Tamunosusu Dayibara Amabipi Ogu-vice Chairman, Chief Anthony Ibifuro Tamunonime,Secretary, Chief Emmanuel Abbey Okekeya, Asst. Secretary, Chief Amangi Sunday Tende, Financial Secretary, and Chief Faithful Dagogo Onumodu-Abaji,Treasurer.
Also elected were the PRO, Alabo Francis Ada Ebenezer Onye, the Legal Adviser, Chief Spiff M.K. Taribo-Amgbara, Provost, Chief Mark Daso Derefaka, ex-officio.
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Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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