The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) has elected a new executive council to steer the affairs of the association for the next three years.<\/p>\n
In a closely contested election held at the NACCIMA House in Lagos on Thursday, Comrade Taiwo Hassan of New Telegraph emerged as Chairman, securing 25 votes to defeat Mrs. Rhoda Ogunseye of CrystalNews.com, who polled 8 votes.<\/p>\n
The results were announced by the association\u2019s three-member electoral committee, chaired by Comrade Haruna Jimoh of MITV. Jimoh declared that Comrade Hassan had fulfilled all electoral requirements and was duly elected.<\/p>\n
Other members of the newly elected executive include Vice Chairman, Comrade Stanley Ihedigbo (Mirror Online Newspaper); Secretary General, Comrade Olufemi Orioye (OGBC); Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Funmi Adeoye (FRCN); Treasurer, Mrs. Merit Ibe (The Sun Newspaper); and Financial Secretary, Mr. Canice Opara (DispatchNewsOnline)<\/p>\n
Comrade Haruna described the election as free and fair, commending members for their discipline and encouraging the new leadership to uphold their campaign promises and elevate the association\u2019s profile.<\/p>\n
In his acceptance speech, Comrade Taiwo Hassan expressed gratitude to members for their support and pledged to lead with transparency, accountability, and justice. <\/p>\n
He emphasized the executive\u2019s commitment to enhancing members\u2019 welfare through proactive policies, regular capacity-building initiatives, and stronger stakeholder engagement. <\/p>\n
He also reaffirmed CICAN\u2019s role in contributing to Nigeria\u2019s economic alignment with the country\u2019s vision of achieving a $1 trillion economy.<\/p>\n
The electoral committee also included Comrade Ayanfeoluwa Providence as Secretary and Comrade David Oladimeji of Reporters Diary Newspaper as a member.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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