By Merit Ibe
Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has elected Otunba Dele Kelvin Oye as the body’s new president.
The election took place at the association’s 63rd Annual General Meeting, recently at Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and had captains of industry, political figures, top businessmen and women in attendance.
In a statement by Director General of the association, Sola Obadimu, Oye, who emerged as the 22nd national president of NACCIMA, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in various capacities in the association, including as past President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2008 to 2011.
New national officers were also elected to lead the association for the next two years.
They include Engr. Jani Ibrahim, as 1st Deputy President; Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji as 2nd Deputy President; Prof. Anthony Idigbe SAN as National Legal Adviser; Mr. Gabriel Idahosa as National Treasurer and Alh. Uba Tanko Mijinyawa as Deputy National Treasurer.
In his acceptance speech, Oye expressed gratitude to members for their trust and confidence in him and promised to deliver on his campaign promises and work tirelessly to promote the interests of members.
He also pledged to work closely with other elected officers and staff of NACCIMA to ensure the association continues to play a leading role in promoting economic growth and development in Nigeria.
“The election of new officers marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of NACCIMA, as it it is the first time since 1960, power within the South West geo business zone of NACCIMA, that leadership of the organisation had shifted from Lagos and Ogun states Chambers of Commerce to Ekiti State Chamber of Commerce and Industry and members are optimistic about the prospects of the association under the new leadership.
In his valedictory speech, former president of the body, Ide John C. Udeagbala called on NACCIMA members to accord his successor the needed support needed to succeed in his new role.
Udeagbala said he is handing over the baton of leadership to Oye very happy knowing the caliber of the person assuming the leadership.
