By Uzo Ugwunze
A nine-member caretaker committee appointed by the Anambra State Government to oversee the affairs of the Amalgamated Bakery Material Dealers Association in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, has been inaugurated at the market hall.
Those inaugurated include
Chukwudi Ezeife, chairman; Ossy Ifem, vice chairman; Okongwu Okechukwu,
secretary; Chinedu Amaemeka, assistant secretary; and Obiasulu Anayo, financial
secretary. Others are Oduka Uzochukwu, treasurer; Onwuka Patrick, Public
Relations Officer (PRO); Igwuilo Ebube Chukwu, provost 1; and Ogbonna
Chukwuebuka, provost 2.
In inaugurating the committee,
Chief Humphrey Anuna, the President General (PG) of Anambra State Markets
Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), charged the members to uphold their
oath of office and avoid actions that could tarnish their reputation. He
reminded them of their limited time compared to elected executives with
specified terms as per the Constitution.
"I am proud of the Bakery
Materials International market, and as such, don't allow the devil to
disorganize you. Work for the interest of the market you represent and the
traders therein," he pleaded.
The PG, represented by ASMATA
Patron and President General of Ogidi Building Materials International market,
Chief Jude Nwankwo, reiterated that Bakery Materials International Market is
one of the best markets in the state. He paid tribute to the outgoing chairman
of the market, Chief Benjamin Ezeneme, describing him as an achiever. He also
commended Governor Charles Soludo's government as democratic.
Swearing them in, Barr.
Nwokediuko Chudi, the founder of the market, advised them to abide by their
oath of office. He mentioned that the market was initially set to conduct an
election, but the state government intervened, opting for caretaker committee
members to manage the market affairs.
"The market has not
experienced any crisis, and I advise the new caretaker committee members to
always seek the advice of the elders of the market for the smooth running of
the market," he emphasized.
In his post-inauguration
speech, the caretaker committee chairman, Hon. Chukwudi Ezife, expressed his
worthiness as the chairman, having served as vice chairman. Regarding
priorities, he emphasized security but lamented that certain areas in the
market have been dilapidated for about seven years due to a lack of
maintenance. He pledged to address this issue promptly.
"We are like a family in
the market; there are no touts. I advise the traders to join me in developing
the market," he pleaded.
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