Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024

Mr Mandy David Abuluya, the Founder of Nacabs Polytechnic Akwanga, Nasarawa State has been sworn in as President Eggon Cultural and Development Association (ECDA) Worldwide.

David Abuluya, the new ECDA President and other officials of the association was sworn in on Saturday during the swearing-in of the newly elected officials of the association  in Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area.

 The new ECDA President said that he will promote unity and education amongst its members.

 ECDA also promised to improve the welfare of staff and students of Eggon Community Secondary School, Nassarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State

This, he said, was due to the importance of education sector to human and societal development.

He disclosed that ECDA has declared free education from Junior Secondary School (JSS) 1 to 3 at the school in order to give indigent children access to education.

“Before the school has only 13 students, but immediately when I won my election as ECDA President, the school now has 400 students over free education policy declared by me.

“The importance of education to human and societal development cannot be overemphasised, hence the need of my decision in that direction.

“During my electioneering campaign, I have  promised to resuscitate Eggon Community Secondary School, Nassarawa Eggon, due to its dilapidated nature.

“The school has decayed and still decaying and by the special grace of God, we will revive it.

“I want to use this medium to appeal to all Eggon sons and daughters to contribute positively to the development of the school,” he said.

Abuluya called on those that contested but lost to join hands with the new officials in order to move Eggon nation and the society forward.

The ECDA president promised to provide all inclusive and purposeful leadersip as well as lead with the fear of God.

Mr Suleiman Danladi-Gyabo, the Chairman, Electoral Committee, appreciated all the National Representative Council (NRC) and members of the association for giving him support before, during and after the election.

He said that the election was conducted free and fair devoid of any sentiment.On his part, the outgone president, Mr Wilberforce Alaku, stressed  the need for unity among Eggon nation.

Alaku underscored the need for forgiveness among members and other people of Eggon nation in order to move the area forward.

The Oath Commissioner, Mr Emmanuel Kuza, while administering the oath of allegiance on the newly elected officials, urged them to abide by the oath taken.He has also urged them to live above board while discharging their duties.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other officials sworn-in were Mohammed Arugbadu as Vice President, Allu Christopher – Secretary General, Mr Barnabas Anvah – Assistant  Secretary, Mr Ewuga Bala – Treasurer, Mr Haruna John – Financial Secretary.

Similarly, Emmanuel Edro was sworn-in as Auditor, Mr Abdullahi Galle – PRO, Mr Barnabas Maga – Social and Cultural Officer, and Mr Yuga Bitrus as Provost Marshal. (NAN)

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