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Prince Onyeneke Wins A Second Term As Umuakali-Elu Youth Association Chairman
By Joseph ODOEKWU
Incumbent Chairman of the Umuakali-Elu Youth Association (UYA), Mr. Prince Uche Onyeneke has been re-elected for a second term in office as the Chairman of the Association.
Prince, who secured an overwhelming result, polled 113 votes to defeat his former Vice-Chairman Amadi Joseph Chukwuma who contested for the position of the chairman but polled 47 votes.
Announcing the result of the election today, Returning Officer, Mr. Victor Nkwocha declared Prince Onyeneke as the winner, but also noted that the result was a clear case of ‘No Winner, No Vanquish’.
The election which took place on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Obi of Umu-Ihebom in Umuakali-Elu, Naze of Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State was described by many as a rancor-free election, and it has also afforded Mr. Onyeneke the opportunity to complete a second-term.
For the position of the Vice-Chairman, the immediate Secretary Mr. Charles Urewuji polled 123 votes to emerge as Vice-Chairman, defeating Chukwuma Anoshirike who had 38 votes, while Kenneth Urewuji polled 109 votes to defeat Nnamdi Uba who had 53 votes.
For the positions of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer , the duo of Chijioke Ekeada and Obinna Ejiogu emerged respectively. Their emergence has also given them their first opportunities to serve as members of the executive of the Association.
Prior to the elections, there had been issues of poor financial transparency and accountability traced to the positions of the financial secretary and treasurer, and many will be looking up to these two, to help rectify the lapses in areas of finance.
Meanwhile, four elective positions had candidates who emerged unopposed. They are Kenneth Eze Njoku-Assistant Secretary, Chikadi Darlington Njoku-PRO, Emeka Calistus Ogazi-Provost and Chinedu Emmanuel Ofoegbu-Director of Socials.
FULL RESULTS OF UMUAKALI-ELU YOUTH ASSOCIATION 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS
| S/N | CONTESTANTS | VOTES | |
| 1. | Prince Onyeneke Chukwuma Amadi Void votes | 113 (WINNER) 47 4 | |
| 2. | Charles Urewuji Chukwuma Anoshirike Void Votes | 123 (WINNER) 38 3 | |
| 3. | Kenneth Urewuji Nnamdi Uba Void Votes | 109 (WINNER) 38 4 | |
| 4. | Chijioke Ekeada Chiedozie Chimobi Void Votes | 93 (WINNER) 65 6 | |
| 5. | Obinna Ejiogu Nkemakolam Urewuji Void Votes | 97 (WINNER) 62 5 |
Benson Upah, spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has cautioned that Nigerians might eventually face petrol prices of N5,000 per litre.
In an interview with Weekend Trust, Upah criticized the recent increase in fuel pump prices and argued that it contradicts the agreement previously made between the NLC and President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He asserted that the Federal Government’s claims of restoring the fuel subsidy are untrue.
Upah remarked, “The subsidy was never reinstated as they have stated. So, what justifies the rise in pump prices from N650 to N1,500 or even N2,000?
“This situation suggests that we might not have seen the worst yet. There is a possibility that fuel prices could reach N5,000 per litre. We hope it doesn’t come to that, but if it does, it will be up to Nigerians to make the decision.”
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the receipt of a two million Naira bank draft from Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, a former student loan beneficiary.
This information was disclosed in a statement by Monalisa Dike from the Corporate Communications Department of NELFUND on Friday in Abuja.
Dike noted that Awomolo had received the loan during his undergraduate studies at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) from 1975 to 1977.
She mentioned that Awomolo had fully repaid the loan, showing his strong commitment to the country.
“The original loan amount was N1,000 for two academic sessions, which played a crucial role in his completion of the law degree.
“Although Awomolo had attempted to repay the loan several times over the years, he was only able to settle it now.
“In his letter to NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Awomolo expressed his appreciation for the student loan opportunity provided by the Nigerian government,” Dike said.
She added that Awomolo praised the transparency and accountability NELFUND has shown in managing student loans.
Dike emphasized that Awomolo’s repayment highlights the enduring impact of President Bola Tinubu’s initiative and NELFUND’s continued importance in supporting Nigerian students.
She also mentioned that the repaid funds will be used to support the education of current students in need of loans.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a warning to the public about scammers pretending to represent the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme.
The NDDC also noted that registration for the scheme ended on August 31, 2024.
This information was released in a statement on Friday by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs at the commission, and shared with DAILY POST.
The statement reads, in part: “We have received reports of individuals receiving unsolicited messages claiming they have been selected for the NDDC Internship Scheme, which includes requests for personal information and an acceptance fee.
“The NDDC does not charge any fees for placing qualified youths in its internship programme. We want to make it clear that these fraudulent selection messages are not affiliated with the NDDC.
“Any official communication from us will only come through our verified websites and social media channels. If you receive a message like this, please ignore it and report it to the relevant authorities. Your safety and privacy are our top priorities.
“For genuine inquiries about our empowerment programs, please contact us directly through our official channels.”
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