Apex News Exclusive publisher, Maliki sworn in as FCT Jukun Wanu chair

Outgoing chairman, Barrister Joel Luka gives the certificate of return to Mr Anthony Maliki, right, after the swearing in

By Samuel Torlumun

The Jukun Wanu Association (JUWA) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has sworn in its newly elected officials with Mr. Anthony Maliki, Publisher of Apex News Exclusive as Chairman.
The end of year party was also celebrated after the swearing in performed by the outgoing Chairman, Barrister Luka Joel on Sunday. Part of the ceremony included the presentation of the financial report by the outgoing executives.
The 14-member executive was elected on October 10, 2021 and would serve for two years.
Barrister Joel in his farewell address enumerated some of his achievements to include pivot for the registration of the National Association of Jukun Wanu (NAJUWA), provision of some relief materials to victims of communal clash at airport in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State and support to the Jukun cultural troupe among others.

He thanked members for giving them the opportunity to serve them and apologize for any shortcoming especially not being able to visit some Jukun communities in the FCT.
In his speech, Mr. Maliki thanked the outgone executive for piloting the affairs of the association very well stressing that the new executives would rely on them for advice at all times.
He rolled out few agenda the new executive intends to pursue to include membership drive, resuscitation of its Cooperative Society, skill acquisition for members and introduction of Children’s meeting among others.
Mr. Maliki also urged the Jukun to ensure they register and get their voter card as well as participate fully in politics.
Other executive members sworn in are Mr. Eliya Akoshi, Vice Chairman, Ahmed B. Mohammed, Assistant Secretary, Talatu Ishaya, Treasurer, Mr. George Agah, Financial Secretary, Helen Gabriel, Assistant Financial Secretary, Zachariah Bulus, Director of Socials, James Wunuji, Provost Marshal I, Sunny Basheru, Public Relations Officer (PRO), I, Fred Yohanna, Auditor I and Ephraim Akulunye, Auditor II. The Secretary, Mr. Daniel Asafi and Provost Marshal II who were on critical assignments would be sworn in at a later date.