FICAN Abuja Gets New Exco

The Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) Abuja has elected new members of the executive to pilot the affairs of the association for the next three years.

FICAN is a journalism Association made up of Finance Correspondents of the frontline media houses in Nigeria.

The election which held physically at the weekend in Abuja was conducted in compliance with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 protocols on public gatherings.

The election which was free, fair and credible reelected Mr. Nduka Chiejina as the Chairman for a final term of three years.

Other members of the executive include: Biodun Dare, who emerged Vice Chairman; Abdulwahab Isah, General Secretary; Benjamin Umuteme, Assistant  General Secretary; Ayooade Olatokewa, Financial Secretary; Nse Anthony, Treasurer and Elizabeth Atte, the Public Relations Offcer.

After the EXCO took their oath of office, members tasked them to work selflessly for the growth of the Association.

A former Chairman of the Association, Mr. Cobham Nsa tasked the new EXCO to protect all members especially the weak.

He also charged them to make the welfare of members a priority.

Responding on behalf of the Executive, Mr. Nduka Chiejina thanked members for the confidence reposed in them.

He also assured that the EXCO would protect the interest of all members.

Chiejina affirmed that the next three years would witness renewed commitment to attracting better opportunities for the FICAN members.

He also said capacity building would be given priority going forward even as he urged members to consider entrepreneurship as another means to financial security.