Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa
Mr.Douye Prosper Figilo has won the Chairmanship election of the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Federal University Otuoke Branch to pilot the affairs of the Association for the next two years.
The election which held at the University Post graduate studies conference Hall under the supervision of the National Legal Officer of the Association, Barr.Isaac Adinya Alaben who is a Deputy Registrar at Cross Rivers State University, Calabar and observed by some senior officers of FUO among who are Mr.Kenneth Soraindein a former Registrar, Council Officer, Mrs.Rita Agonodi, Mr.Joseph Kalizibe, SSANU Chairman and Mr.Johnny Godwin, NASU Chairman.
Declaring the results, the Eleco Chairman, Comrade Ewa Lucky Yaro said total registered votes were 289, and for the Chairmanship position ,accredited votes were 126 and total votes cast was 126.
He stated that, Mr.Douye Prosper Figilo scored 60 votes to defeat his closest contender, Mr.Potency Owei who polled 48 votes while Mr.Ogor Oyinkepreye came a distance third with 16 votes.
Two votes received by Mr. Tobi were declared invalid who withdrew from the race before the commencement of the election.
For the Secretary position, Mr.Ambrose Lawrence was declared winner with 95 votes against his opponent Mr.Ude James Uchechuckwu who scored 31 votes.
Those returned unopposed include, Mrs.Ouserigha Glory Efiemuya Vice Chairman, Kingdom Ruth Bodisere Assistant Secretary, Mr.Ikogi Joseph Treasurer, Mr. Azibaowoni Christopher Igelege Financial Secretary, Mr.Samuel Oru Public Relations Officer while Mrs.Oluwasheyi Inebio John is to serve as Training Officer.
Earlier in his opening remarks, a representative of the National Chairman, Barr.Isaac Adinya Alaben charged ANUPA members to conduct themselves in an orderly manner according to the guidelines of the Association as professional administrators.
He commended the outgoing Chairman and his Executive for piloting the affairs of ANUPA effectively for the past years and for conducting a peaceful, transparent and credible election.
He described the process as the most peaceful and rancor free election he has supervised in recent times and advised ANUPA members to maintain the existing peace in FUO branch.
He administered the oath of office and allegiance on the newly elected members assisted by the outgone chairman, Dr.Jerry Bisong Tawo.
Barr.Isaac Adinya informed that, those eligible to via for Chairmanship position henceforth will be from Principal Assistant Registrar and above, stressing that he overlooked the rules due to failure of senior officers to contest the election.
In his acceptance speech on behalf of the newly elected executives, the Chairman, Mr.Douye Prosper Figilo promised to serve with the consciousness of a public officer to move the association forward.
He said, he will consult widely with members to organize training programs in order to build the capacity of administrators for enhanced service delivery.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the declaration of results, the Chairman of the Eleco Committee, Mr.Ewa Lucky Yaro attributed the success of the election to adequate preparation and support from the outgone Chairman, Dr.Jerry Bisong Tawo and members.
He commended ANUPA members for their peaceful conduct during and after the election.
Also Speaking, the outgone Chairman, Dr.Jerry Bisong Tawo said, he feels fulfilled to organize a seamless and smooth transition to another leadership.
He advised the new executives to uphold the ideals and dignity of ANUPA.
The outgone Chairman thanked the NationalLlegal Officer, Senior Officers of the University, Union Leaders for finding time to
participate in the election.
Mr. Kenneth Sorandein while giving the vote of thanks commended members for their peace disposition and lauded national officer for coming to conduct the election.
He advised the newly elected Chairman and the exco to work as a team and organize regular training programmes to acquaint Administrative Staff with modern trends in University Administration
