BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
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A non-partisan group in the Nsukka cultural zone under the aegis of Nkpokote Nsukka Development Forum (NNDF) on Saturday elected a new executive to pilot the affairs of the association.
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The group which has prominent names in Nsukka zone, including Isi-Uzo local government area, elected Barr Bartholomew Ifeanyi Ugwoke for the Office of the President and Prof. Festus U. Agbo as Deputy President.
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The group also elected five prominent indigenes of the zone as Vice Presidents. They are Hon. Dr. Gody Abonyi, Hon. Emmanuel Jonathan JP, Mr. Thomas Ekoli, Mr. Collins Ugwu, Mr. Thomas Ekoli , Chief Anthony Nnabuagu Okonkwo ACP (rtd.).
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Others are Engr. Emeka Agbo – Office of the Secretary, Mr. Ted Ojimba – Office of the Assistant Secretary, Engr. James Ajibo – Office of the Treasurer, Chief Chinedu Okosisi – Office of the Financial Secretary, Chief Dominic Ezugwu FCA – Office of the Assistant Financial Secretary, Chief Charles Solomon Ako – Office of the Organizing Secretary, Agu Chineme Enyiduru – Office of the Publicity Secretary and Dr. Cyprian Okey Okoro – Office of the Assistant Publicity Secretary.
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Equally elected were Mr. Donald Ogbodo – Office of the National Auditor, Barr. Ifenyi Ogenyi – Office of the Legal Adviser, Mrs. Rita Oguadinma – Office of the Welfare Officer, Udoka Kelvin Ezugwu – Office of the Youth Leader, Mrs. Eunice Nnaji Ada Nsukka – Office of Director of Women Affairs I and Prof. Mrs. Otegbulu – Office of Director of Women Affairs II.
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Other ex-officio members include Prof. Mishach Nnabuchi , Barr. Kingsley Awuka, Hon. Ifeanyi Ogbu, Hon. Dr. Nestor Ezeme , Dr. (Mrs.) Eucharia Amaka Onu and Dr. Romanus Ezike.
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Barr Ugwoke in his acceptance speech after his election as President expressed his appreciation and congratulated all members for embracing the tenets of democracy in NKPOKOTE Nsukka Development Forum(NNDF).
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Ugwoke said that with the election, the executive will hit the road running, adding that the group will “prioritize initiatives that drive progress, trust, dedication devoid of personal interest or political shenanigans in the struggle”.
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He added, “we enjoin all Nsukka patriots to join this progressive crusade by working together to realize our goals and values. Further agenda items will be drawn after the inauguration of the elected substantive executive committee. In preparation for this, we shall continue to provide the incoming executive committee with essential information and data on our challenges, ensuring they are well-equipped to make meaningful contributions and lead effectively in their various communities. By working together, we are stronger and more resilient. Ns’ka Ka!”.
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