Apostle Akintayo Kayode Samuel, popularly known as Omoluabi, has emerged Chairman of the Okota Zone of the Estate, Rent and Commission Agents Association of Nigeria (ERCAAN), following the election of a new executive committee to steer the affairs of the association for the next four years.
Akintayo was elected at the association’s 9th Annual General Meeting held at the Ukpo Multipurpose Hall, Ago Okota, Isolo, Lagos State.
He succeeds as chairman with a mandate to lead the association’s activities in the Okota Zone, alongside eight other executive members elected at the meeting.
Other members of the new executive are Emeka Nwachukwu, Secretary; Onyeka Okafor, Assistant Secretary; Aliku Louis, Financial Secretary; Kinsley Ogbonna, Public Relations Officer; Simon Opara, Provost; Blessing Chibig, Welfare Officer; and Iyabo V. Aseri, Treasurer.
The new officers were sworn into office by the National President of ERCAAN, Hon. Godwin Alenkhe, during the AGM.
In his acceptance speech, Akintayo described his election as a call to service, pledging to administer the affairs of the Okota Zone with integrity and the fear of God.
He said he and the other members of the executive would work collectively to advance the interests of the association and discharge their responsibilities with a high sense of accountability.
The new chairman stressed the importance of integrity in leadership, promising that the executive would uphold the trust reposed in it by members during its four-year tenure.
The AGM also provided an opportunity for the association to formally inaugurate the new leadership and set the stage for the administration of its affairs in the Okota Zone over the next four years.
Dignitaries at the event included renowned journalist, Elder Akin Kuponiyi; businessman, Joe Kpovit; Mrs Akintayo, popularly known as Mama Timilehin; as well as friends, family members and other associates of the newly elected chairman.
The election and subsequent swearing-in formally marked the commencement of the new executive’s tenure at the Okota Zone of ERCAAN.
