Comrade Taofeek Adisa takes over as New Chairman, Lagos Zonal Council of (IMB) of NUPENG.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.

A new Executive Council to administer the Independent Marketers Branch (IMB) of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) for the next four years has been sworn into office, with Comrade Taofeek Olayiwola Adisa as the new Chairman.

This came about following the successfully concluded 6th Delegates Conference of (IMB) at the NUPENG Lagos Zonal Council office.

Following a seamless process of accreditation and voting, fifteen (15) other dedicated members were elected alongside Comrade Adisa, Chairman,to steer the affairs of the IMB Lagos Zone for the new term of four years. They were subsequently sworn into office.

Some Delegates at the event.

Other Officers elected are

2. Deputy Chairman: Comrade Adetunji Azeez Adeniyi

3. Deputy Chairman: Comrade Ayedun Olu Samuel

4. Vice Chairman: Comrade Ajayi Babatunde Michael

5. Zonal Secretary: Comrade Tajudeen Balogun

6. Zonal Assistant Secretary: Comrade Ajayi Ajibola Oyetunde

7. Treasurer: Comrade Adegunloye Adeshina I.

8. Trustee: Comrade Suleiman Olawale A.

9. Auditor: Comrade Sulaiman A. Kamal Dean (Ilorin Unit)

10. Auditor: Comrade Abiola Akinkunle (Ejigbo Unit)

11. Financial Secretary: Comrade Adepoju Abdulkareem A.

12. Public Relations Officer: Comrade Ogundare Funmilayo Toyin

13. Industrial Relations Officer: Comrade Sodipo Olasunkanmi Seunara

14. Welfare Officer (Male): Comrade Oyeyinka Oyetunji Joseph

15. Welfare Officer (Female): Comrade Alimeke Scholar Olayemi

16. Chief Whip: Comrade Adesokan Sikiru Adetona

The event was graced by the presence of Comrade Olayemi Oluleye, National Chairman of the IMB, alongside key executives of the NUPENG Lagos Zonal Council who served as observers.

Some Dignatries at the event

The electoral process, praised for its transparency and orderliness, was presided over by Comrade Idahoise Osunbor, Senior Assistant General Secretary (Admin Head, Lagos Zone), who acted as the Returning Officer.

The event was convened in strict compliance with the IMB Bye-law and the NUPENG Constitution, stressing the union's commitment to democratic principles and internal democracy.

The Union extends its congratulations to the new executives and gratitude to the outgone leadership, particularly Comrade Olayemi Samuel Abayomi, who completed two tenures of service.

NUPENG is confident that this new team will build on past achievements to advance the welfare of its members and the goals of the Union in the Lagos Zone.

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