Ezuruezu Mbaise, the apex socio-cultural organisation that oversees traditional affairs of the three local government areas in Mbaise, Imo State, has got a new President-General. He is Joe Ogbonna Anosike, a surveyor.
Chief Christian Nwokocha, Public Relations Officer of the group, who disclosed this in a statement made available, said other members of the new EXCO included, Chief Steve Onu – 1st Vice President, Chief Austin C. Onwubiko- 2nd Vice President, Chief Ano Anyanwu- Secretary General, Dr Shah Azu Okorie -Assistant Secretary, Prof Joe Onyike – Treasurer.
Others are, Chief Christian Nwokocha – Public Relations Officer, Mr Cyril Nwokeke- 1st Deputy Public Relations Officer, Chief Chidubem Orji- 2nd Public Relations Officer, Mr. Donatus Obi Brown- Financial Secretary, Dr. Des Chikwe- Social Secretary and Barr Pius Nwoga – Assistant Legal Adviser.
The election was conducted by Frank Nneji, founder of the ABC Transport and Hon Oliver Enwerenem, former Ezinihitte Mbaise House of Assembly representative.
In his post election remarks, the newly elected president said that the establishment of Mbaise University would be his priority, assuring all Mbaise personalities who were in attendance, of his willingness to unite all Mbaise sons and daughters, particularly between the traditional rulers and Ndi Ezeji Mbaise.
Anosike promised to organise a retreat for all exco members with a view to articulating an inspiring blueprint and presenting same to Mbaise people.
Stated he: “My emergence as President- General of Ezuruezu Mbaise will mark the end of factions during Iriji Mbaise Festival. Under my leadership as President of Ezuruezu Mbaise, partisanship is gone and we should encourage all our sons and daughters to get involved actively in politics”.
