Ibeme Emerges As ONICCIMA New President
By Julie Sylvia, Onitsha
The Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ONICCIMA, Thursday, August 2nd elected a new President, Chief Augustine Ibeme, to pilot the affairs of the chamber for the next two years.
The election of the president and his executives were done during the 35th ONICCIMA Annual General Meeting AGM at the Chamber Secretariat Hall opposite Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity gate Onitsha.
Others elected alongside the President were, Mr. Chinedu Nwonu-first Deputy President, Justice Okaro-second Deputy President, Onyekachi Damian-vice President finance, Vitalis Muoedu-Vice President Public Relations, Edike Efobi-legal Adviser, Obinna Akpuchukwu-legal Adviser 2 and 37 other council members.
Speaking, the out-gone President, Chief Kevin Obieri, stated his achievements which were visit of German Consul General, Agric interactive session, new membership category, igba boy apprenticeship, tax seminar, new Secretariat building, partnership with higher institutions, among others.
He expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the election and pleaded to the newly elected executive to ensure the completion of the secretariat of the chamber.
Chief Obieri stressed the need for all members to assist in the progress of the chamber lamenting that the revenue base was in the decrease but attributed it to the economic quagmire presently in the country.
In his post election speech, the new president vowed to complete the Secretariat building even as he pleaded to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, to come to the rescue of the people in the State by providing enabling environment.
Expressing satisfaction with the election, former President of the chamber, Chief Donatus Ebubeogu, said that the chamber was an integral part of the economy.
Highlight of the occasion was acceptance and recognition of Barr. Obinna Akpuchukwu as second legal adviser
Pic 1 shows the outcome president on suit and the new president on traditional attire
Pic 11 shows the new executives
