By Olaolu Fawole
Delegates of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners from the thirty-three local government areas of Oyo State have elected new executives of the union.
The new executives would steer the affairs of the union for four years.
Comrade James Osuntade, who was elected unopposed was sworn in as the new chairman of the union during the State delegates conference held in Ibadan.
Comrade Joseph Oladipo with one hundred and sixty-three votes defeated Comrade Francis Ogunlowo who had eleven votes to emerge as the new vice chairman of the union.
Eighteen elective positions were contested unopposed.
In an interview, the electoral officer of the election, Comrade Bunmi Ogunkolade, who is also the spokesperson, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, lauded the delegates for a free, fair and credible election.
The newly elected Chairman, Comrade James Osuntade in his acceptance speech, solicited more cooperation from members in the quest to record enviable achievements.
Also, Secretary, Oyo NUP, Comrade Olusegun Abatan, attributed the achievements of the outgone executives to unity among them.
In their goodwill messages, the immediate past Chairman, Oyo NUP, Chief Isiaka Abolade and Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Oyo State Council, Comrade Kayode Martins appealed to the new executives to always work in unison.
While declaring the conference open, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, represented by his Special Adviser on labour matters, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo reiterated his commitment to the welfare of the senior citizens.
Members of the new executives are Mr Joseph Oladipo as Vice Chairman, Mr Olusegun Olubiyi as Treasurer, Comrade Joel Ayodabo as Trustee 1, Mr Olusegun Oloyede as Trustee 2, while Mrs Aderonke Maboreje is the new Auditor.
The newly elected Ex-Officio members are Dr Ajani Salami, Prince Wasiu Adegbite, Chief Akintunde Akinpelu, Mr Solomon Akande, Mr Taiwo Ayanlowo, Mrs Toyin Agboke, Mr Sunday Falade, Chief Olusegun Adeleye, Mrs Veronica Adewoyin, Chief Onifade Aderogba, Mr Olusegun Adeleke, Alhaji Aliu Sanuola and Mr Adesupo Ogunsile.