RATTAWU Elects New National Executives at 7th Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Gombe

 The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) has elected new national executives at its 7th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference held in Gombe State.

The highly anticipated conference drew over 500 delegates from the 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who actively participated in the democratic election process.

Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu emerged as the new National President of the union, polling a total of 276 votes to defeat his closest contenders; Comrade Erekosima Opi who garnered 141 votes, Comrade Dare Durosinmi Kazeem with 126 votes, and Comrade Johnson Jasper who secured 5 votes.

Other newly elected national officers include:

Comrade Babangida Umar Zurmi – Deputy National President

Comrade Ahmed Muhammad Naibi – National Treasurer

Comrade Joseph Olujimi Gensallo – National Trustee

Comrade Enegide Charles – National Financial Secretary

Comrade Fatima Galadima – National Auditor

Comrade Izang Francis Atsen – National Publicity Secretary

Comrade Dahiru Aliyu Dadi – Vice President, North East

Comrade Umar Abdulahi Kinta – Vice President, North Central

Comrade Komolafe Felix Oluwale – Vice President, South West

Comrade Terry Isaac Idahor – Vice President, South South

Comrade Mwanweuche Azuewa – Vice President, South East

Comrade Murtala Usman Madobi – Vice President, North West

The election was coordinated by a representative of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and held under the watchful supervision of the Gombe State Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Yahaya, in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere.

The newly elected national executive council is expected to steer the affairs of the union for the next four years, with a renewed commitment to advancing the welfare of media and arts workers across Nigeria.

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