The national body of Ewu Development Association (EDA) has elected new officers to pilot the affairs of the apex body that will oversee the affairs of Ewu kingdom in Edo State.
According to a release signed by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Lawrence Isiraojie, the new National President of the body is now Pastor Emmanuel Ehimare Iriogbe.
The statement said the election of the new national executives was held at the Eguare-Ewu Town Hall, under the chairmanship of the traditional ruler of the kingdom, Abdulrazaq Ojeifo.
Other elected officers are Steve Idiata, vice president, Batholomew Okougbosu, general secretary, Prince Tijani Ojeifoh, assistant general secretary, Clement Inegbe, treasurer, Mr. Augustine Oboh, financial secretary, Lawrence Isiraojie, public relations officer, while Mrs. Efe Ehikhuemen emerged as the legal adviser and Prof. Eunice Omonzejie as an ex-officio officer.
Prof. Omonzeije until the election of the new executives is the Vice Chancellor of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, and was the immediate past president of the association.
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She described the occasion as a historic transition of leadership and expressed appreciation to the outgoing national executive committee members for their steadfast support and cooperation throughout her tenure.
Prof. Omonzejie recounted her administration’s deliberate efforts in navigating challenges that faced the association, offering key advice to the incoming national officers to remain steadfast and focused in piloting the affairs of the association.
In his acceptance remarks, Pastor Iriogbe thanked God for the opportunity to lead at this pivotal time in Ewu’s history.
He lauded the immediate past president for her dutiful contributions and leadership style, which brought the association to positive limelight.
Pastor Iriogbe pledged to work tirelessly towards uniting the entire Ewu community for peaceful coexistence, growth, and development.
