The Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA) has elected Mr Collins Mgbo to lead its new executive committee that would pilot the affairs of the union in the next three years.
In his thank you speech after the elections on Saturday in Pretoria, South Africa, Mgbo urged the members to join forces with the new executive committee to begin the process of changing the narrative about Nigerians in South Africa and in other countries.
“I am passionate about serving our community, hence, I take this new responsibility knowing that I stand on the strong shoulders of committed and supportive family, friends and comrades.
“I have the feeling that I can represent you well to structure ideas that bring relevance to Nigerians in South Africa and beyond,’’ the Isiukwuato Local Government Area of Abia-born president elect said.
Mgbo, who until his election served as Secretary-General of the Union in the outgoing exco, assured the members that the best for the Nigerian Community in South Africa had yet to come.“NUSA is a family of resolute and progressive compatriots and through this election, you have once again reminded us of our responsibility to create a better tomorrow for our community.
“We do not want to downplay the fact that the road may not be easy but with our confidence in God and with your support; we can achieve our aims and aspirations not just for our benefit but also for those of successive generations of Nigerians in South Africa.
“As we plan towards the inauguration of the new executive members where we will unveil our plans and strategies to the community, we urge you to remain law-abiding and promote Nigeria’s image positively in all you do,’’ he said.He expressed appreciation to the past executive members and other stakeholders for driving the union to success in spite of numerous challenges.
He listed some of them as Mr Ikechukwu Anyene (Grand Patron and President Emeritus), Mr Adetola Olubajo (Immediate President and Mr Mathew Okafor (Chairman BOT).
Others are Mr Ekos Akpokabayen (Secretary BOT), Femi Adeleke (Member BOT), Mr Tunde Ojo-Aromokudu, and Mr Habib Miller (National Public Relations Officer).
