By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Members of the Nigeria Hotel Association (NHA), has re -elected as its National President, His Highness, Eze Dr. Patrick C. Anyanwu for another four-year tenure.
The announcement of the result of the election was made by Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Dr. Eugene Nwauzi, at the end of elections conducted during the Annual meeting of the NHA.
He affirmed Patrick C. Anyanwu as winner at the Grand Hotel, Bompai Road, Kano venue of the meeting saying that he was unopposed alongside others but one position.
According to him, “Largely characterized by unity and consensus, all positions were returned unopposed except the office of the First Deputy National President, where Chief Jerome Adoroh (JP) and Chief Dozie Arinze went head-to-head after failing to reach a consensus.”
The Electoral Committee disclosed that formal election was conducted after which Chief Jerome Adoroh polled 29 votes, defeating Chief Dozie Arinze, who scored 10 votes, thereby emerging the winner of the office of First National Deputy President.
In his acceptance speech, the re-elected National President, Eze Dr. Patrick C. Anyanwu, promised a new dawn for the Association, assuring members that the NHA will be more vibrant, more effective, and more impactful in championing the welfare and advancement of hospitality operators across the country.
He assured further that efforts will be made to ensure that the hospitality sector of the economy received the desired attention so that it will contribute to the growth and development of the country’s economy.
Patrick Anyanwu also assured that the new leadership will operate an open door policy in running the affairs of the Association calling for support and cooperation from all members.
The newly elected officers are: Eze Dr. Patrick C. Anyanwu – National President, Charles Ogar – 2nd Deputy National President, Chief Jerome Adoroh (JP) – 1st Deputy National President, Dr. Oladapo Olaleye – National Secretary General and Ishaya Idi – National Vice President, North West.
Others are: Talabi Jamiu – National Vice President, South West, HRH Josephat E. Nwosu – National Vice President, South East, Uyo Amos Oghenekome – Assistant National Secretary and Charlie Friday Bassey – National Vice President, South South as well as Ben Obumneme Ekpe – National Financial Secretary.
The rest are: Hon./Dr. Chukwu Hycinth Nwode – National Welfare Officer, Hon. Yakubu Suleiman Yusuf – National Pro, Prince Lawrence Ilara – Assistant PRO,
Sherrif Y. Ndasule (ESQ., McArb.) – National Legal Adviser, Abdullahi Usman Rasheed – National Vice President, North Central, Babangida Zango – National Vice President, North East and Prince Charles O. C. Ezeala – National Treasurer and
Dominic Adam Douglas – Auditor.
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