Energy Correspondent of the Champion Newspapers, Ugochukwu Amadi, has emerged as Chairman of the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC).
His emergence came about after a keenly contested election conducted on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Associations National Secretariat in Lagos, Nigeria.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected chairman said ensuring peace and unity of purpose among members would be a cardinal policy to pursue in the cause of his administration’s tenure.
In other positions, Adeola yusuf of Platforms Africa emerged Vice Chairman, while Peter Uzoho of Thisday Newspaper assumes office as the new General Secretary of NAEC.
AIT’s senior energy correspondent, Anthony Afemike Ebigie, also emerged as Treasurer, with Mohammed Shosanya of Daily Independent taking office as the Financial Secretary of the association.
Earlier, chairman of the electoral committee, Emeka Ugwuanyi, harped on the need for peace and cordial relationship among members, and advised members on the need to continue to love each other in the overall interest of the association.
The tenure of the new Executive Committee is to run from 2024 to 2026.
