The Ogyoma community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State has elected Surveyor Martins Agbo as its new National President to lead the affairs of the community for the next four years.
Martins Agbo emerged through a unanimous voice vote at the Ogyoma National Delegate Conference held on Saturday, October 3, in Ogyoma, alongside 12 other national officers elected to support his administration and advance the community’s development agenda.
Ogyoma is a community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, with members and branches also spread across different locations. The newly elected national executive is expected to provide leadership for Ogyoma members both within the community and across its branches worldwide.
In his acceptance speech, Martins Agbo called on Ogyoma sons and daughters to unite and work together for the progress of the community.
He said his administration would operate an open door policy that would give members an opportunity to contribute ideas and suggestions towards the development of Ogyoma.
“My administration, together with the entire Executive Committee, will run an open-door policy that will allow members to communicate their ideas, suggestions and goodwill for the growth and development of Ogyoma,” Martins Agbo said.
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New Ogyoma National Officers
Mr Alfred Agbese emerged as National Vice President after a keenly contested election, while Mr Stanley Adei retained his position as National Secretary.
Mr Adeka Timothy also retained his position as Assistant National Secretary.
Mrs Alice Ebesi Opoka was returned unopposed as National Chair Lady through a unanimous voice vote, while Martha Ogbaka emerged as National Vice Chair Lady after a contested election.
Mr Frederick Otebe was elected National Treasurer, while Barrister Stephen Agbenyi emerged as National Legal Adviser.
Mr Ocheme Cornelius Adeyi emerged unopposed as National Auditor, while Mr Egbe Abba Emmanuel was elected Financial Secretary.
The conference also elected Mr Ezekiel Igah as Provost I, while Mr Agalanga Christopher of the Asaba Branch emerged as Provost II.
Mr Pius Iroja Angbo emerged unopposed as the National Publicity Secretary.
Election Committee Commended
The election was conducted by a five-member election committee chaired by Hon. Friday Ekoja, the Councillor representing Allan Ward at the Otukpo Legislative Council.
The organisers described the exercise as free, fair and credible, noting that the committee handled the election and transition process with diligence.
The process culminated in the emergence of the Martins Agbo-led National Executive Committee for Ogyoma community and its members across the country and worldwide.
The new leadership is expected to focus on strengthening unity among Ogyoma people and advancing initiatives aimed at the development of the community.
Onyuwei Community Hails Martins Agbo, Other Ogyoma Elected Leaders
The Onyuwei Community Development Association has congratulated Surveyor Martins Agbo and other newly elected members of the National Executive Council of Ogyoma Community following their recent election.
In a congratulatory message signed by its National President, Comr. Ameh Andrew Monday, the Onyuwei community described the election of Agbo as a reflection of the confidence the people of Ogyoma have in his character, integrity and commitment to the development of the Akweya Nation.
Ameh praised the people of Ogyoma for entrusting Surveyor Martins Agbo with a leadership position at the highest level of the community’s administration.
He said Surveyor Martins Agbo’s “trustworthiness, uprightness and commitment to the service of Akweya Nation” made him deserving of the confidence placed in him.
Onyuwei Calls For Stronger Partnership With Ogyoma
The Onyuwei community also expressed its willingness to work with the newly elected Ogyoma leadership on initiatives that would promote development and strengthen peaceful relations between the two communities.
The community said it was ready to share ideas and collaborate with Ogyoma on development oriented initiatives while promoting peaceful coexistence.
The association wished Surveyor Martins Agbo and the other elected members a successful tenure, urging them to lead Ogyoma with dedication and in the best interest of the community.
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