From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Egume-Ome Descendants Union(EODU) has pleaded with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state to extend provision of democracy dividends to Egume Community in Dekina Local Government Area.
The call was made by Mr. John Umoru on behalf of the union during the Stakeholders’ meeting and annual get-together of the Lokoja branch of (EODU).
Umoru who lamented absence of major facelifts in Egume-Ome, pleaded with Governor Ododo to bail the community out of the predicament through provision of social amenities and road rehabilitation.
He charged all sons and daughters of the community to remain focused in contributing towards the socio-economic development of their father land.
Umoru commended the leadership of the outgoing Exco for their commitment, zeal and determination to move the union to enviable height in the state.
In his speech, the outgoing chairman of the Egume-Ome Descendants union, (EODU) Lokoja branch, Comrade Noah Ocheni appreciated members for their support and cooperation towards the growth of the union in Lokoja.
Comrade Ocheni also commended the Kogi state community and social development Agency for the renovation of the health clinic at Efakwu, Rehabilitation of the boreholes at Owala and Ogene-Odeto respectively.
In a related development, the Lokoja branch of the union, (EODU) has elected officials to run its affairs for the next two years.
Among those elected are: Joel ijaja – Chairman, Mallam Muhammed Acheneje – Vice chairman, Mr. Ademu Benard Iyeh – Secretary General, Mr Ezekiel B Odawn – Assist secretary, Comrade Musa Abuh Musa CNA – Treasurer
While the post of Financial secretary went to Abutu Samuel Ikani.
Others are: Theophilus Adega – Assist financial secretary
Mallam Shehu mustapha – Publicity/Social welfare, Mr. Ezekiel James – Assist publicity secretary,
Mr. Yayaha Ebikwo – Provost Marshal , Mr. James Solomon Okpanachi – Assist provost Marshal and Pst Emmanuel Omada was elected Auditor of the union.
In his post election speech, the chairman elect, comrade Joel Ijaja appealed for the cooperation of members so as to enable the Exco achieve maximum results.
Comrade Ijaja assured members of his readiness to render selfless service for the community and promised not to abuse the confidence reposed in them.
