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By Aliyu Mofoluwaso Raheem
The Women in Technical Education and Development (WITED), Federal Polytechnic Ayede chapter, has successfully conducted a peaceful and transparent election to usher in a new set of executive officers that will steer the affairs of the body for the next two years.
The election, held at the Polytechnic, reflected the institution’s commitment to democratic values, inclusive leadership and the empowerment of women in technical education.
Addressing members before the commencement of the exercise, the Coordinator of WITED of the institution, Dr. (Mrs.) Halimat Amuda, urged all contestants and members to conduct themselves peacefully and uphold the spirit of unity throughout the electoral process.
She reminded participants that leadership is a call to service and emphasizmsed that there should be no winners or losers, but partners committed to advancing the objectives of the association.
Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Mrs. Kafayat Bulala, charged members to ensure the success of the exercise. She introduced all contestants to the electorate and supervised the presentation of their manifestoes, during which members engaged the candidates with questions on their vision and preparedness for office.
Voting commenced at 12:30 p.m. and was conducted in a peaceful, orderly and transparent atmosphere.
Members turned out in large numbers to exercise their franchise without intimidation, while the counting of votes was openly conducted before the official declaration of results.
At the end of the exercise, Dr. (Mrs.) Temitope Akinde emerged as Vice Coordinator unopposed.
Ms. Titilayo Alaanu emerged as General Secretary; Mrs. Jeremiah Joy was as Welfare Secretary, while Mrs. Olowoselu Victoria won the position of Treasurer.
Other officers elected include Mrs. Adebisi R.O. as Internal Auditor, Engr. Mrs. Ajayi O. as Public Relations Officer, Dr. (Mrs.) Oyedemi R. F. as Assistant General Secretary, Mrs. Ojo Busayo as Financial Secretary, and Mrs. Owoeye E.O. as Chief Whip.
The acting Rector, Engr. Dr. Temilola Morufat Adepoju, who served as the pioneer Coordinator of the chapter, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to promoting women in leadership and technical education.
She pledged her continuous support for the new executive and encouraged them to discharge their responsibilities with dedication, integrity and a shared vision for excellence.
Engr. Dr. Adepoju further assured the executives of her open-door policy and expressed confidence that, with unity and commitment, WITED would continue to contribute significantly to the growth, development and raising profile of Federal Polytechnic Ayede as a centre of academic excellence and institutional innovation.
Congratulating the newly elected executives, Dr. (Mrs.) Halimat Amuda called on them to build on the solid foundation laid by the pioneer leadership and to work collectively in advancing the ideals of WITED within the institution.
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