The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives in Ebonyi has elected a new executive through the electronic voting system.
The election, conducted on Monday in Abakaliki by a committee from its national body, saw Mr Bornbless Obasi re-elected for a second tenure of four years.
Obasi, while speaking to newsmen, described the election as ‘credible and transparent’ and commended its national leadership for adopting such process.
“This process was seamless as the delegates voted from their homes after accreditation.
“The results were announced immediately voting ended and its credibility continues to portray nursing as a noble profession,” he said.
The re-elected chairman recommended the voting process to the Nigerian government, describing it as a ‘watershed in electoral process’.
“Twenty-five delegates were supposed to vote but the electoral committee disqualified two after screening.
He noted that the electoral process was first implemented in 2019 for the Abuja chapter’s election and proved very successful.
“The process was used for the delegate conference which ushered the present national executive in 2020 and then recommended for state chapters,” he said.
Obasi dedicated his victory to God and pledged to consolidate on achievements of his first tenure in office.
“I will ensure the continued enhancement of members’ welfare and seek reconciliation with aggrieved members,” he said.
The election’s Returning Officer, Mr Joe Idiege, commended the delegates for ensuring a hitch-free process after ‘initial turbulence’.
“I urge the new executive to unite the chapter because some toes might had been stepped on during electioneering processes.”
Mr Patrick Igwe, Chairman of the Nigeria Civil Service Union in the state, also urged the members to unite in fighting their common cause.
Other elected officers include Obasi Chukwu as Vice Chairman, Susan Eze as Treasurer, and Kelvin Nwoke as Financial Secretary.
Chimezie Nwoke was elected as the Public Relations Officer, Goodness Ogbonna as Auditor 1 and Nnenna Eni as Auditor 2.
