NPA Executive Director, Badmus, re-elected as LAUTECH Alumni president, commends predecessor, stakeholders
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By Sunday Adepoju
The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Global Alumni Association has re-elected the Executive Director, Marine and Operations of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Engr. Dr. Olalekan Abdurahman Badmus, as its Global President for another three-year term.
Badmus was returned unopposed at the association’s election, following the endorsement of representatives from its 14 chapters.
The election also saw the emergence of 12 other members of the new executive committee, who will serve alongside the president for the next three years.
There was initially going to be a contest for the position of Global Secretary between the incumbent Dean of Student Affairs of LAUTECH, Dr. Adewusi John Adepoju, an Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry, and the Head of the Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Prof. Olusegun Adebayo Ajala.
However, Dr. Adepoju voluntarily stepped down for Prof. Ajala in what was described as a decision taken in the interest of the association and its continued development. Ajala subsequently emerged as the Global Secretary.
In his acceptance speech, Badmus expressed appreciation to members of the association for the confidence reposed in him, describing his re-election as a strong endorsement of his vision and commitment to the growth of the alumni body.
He said, “I stand before you this hour as someone who is grateful not only for your support but also for believing in my vision and commitment to better our association.
“I also take this confidence reposed in me at this second term mandate as a stamp of honour. You all gave your support to me as your global president three years ago and you backed it up with your votes. Yesterday, right in this very hall, 14 chapters representatives unanimously resonated this same message and you have done it again.”
The NPA executive director assured members that they would not regret their decision, adding that the achievements recorded during his first tenure were not accidental and that he was committed to sustaining the momentum.
“Let me state at this hour that you would not regret this decision. What you witnessed in my first term was not a fluke nor a mirage, and I make bold to say that I would keep the consistency going and get to spend more time as jolly alumni members through our alumni activities and other statutory events,” he added.
Badmus also commended Dr. Adepoju for his decision to step down in favour of Prof. Ajala, describing such a gesture as a demonstration of commitment to the collective interest and development of the association.
He further appreciated his predecessor, Asiwaju Solomon Onilede; the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chief Babajide Bewaji; chapter chairmen; and delegates for their support throughout the electoral process.
He also congratulated the newly elected executive members and expressed optimism about working with them to advance the association’s objectives.
Other members of the newly elected executive committee are Adeyemi Oluwaseun Adeboje, Global Deputy President; Hakeem Taiwo Siyanbola, Vice President (North); Oparinde Ayodele Olusegun, Vice President (South); Temitope Salami, Vice President (Diaspora); and Prof. Olusegun Adebayo Ajala, Global Secretary.
Others are Samson Adeniyi Aborishade, Global Assistant Secretary; Isaac Oyekunle Oyewo, Global Financial Secretary; Niyi Basil Omodara, Global Treasurer; James Obasanjo Babalola, Global Public Relations Officer; Adenike Kafayat Akinola, Global Social Secretary; and Adeyinka Oyenike Makinde, Global Welfare Secretary.
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