There is massive jubilation at the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) as it former President, Otunba Dele Oye has been elected as the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) Second Deputy President.

Chamber Telegraph authoritatively reports that Otunba Dele Oye was declared unopposed in the Extraordinary Annual General Meeting (EAGM) of the Association which took place at the ACCI International Trade and Convention Centre.

The President of the Chamber, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode described Otunba Dele Oye’s emergence as the dawn of a new era that will be anchored on the pillars of commitment to service.

“We are now putting all what has delayed the emergence of our former President and focusing on the need to build a new NACCIMA.

“I want to congratulate Dele Oye on this victory and I am sure he is already magnanimous in victory. We know his track records of achievements and are assured that he will use his goodwill, contact, Midas touch and benevolence to impact positively on the Organised Private Sector (OPS).

“We are not blowing his trumpet. He did it while presiding over the affairs of ACCI. In fact, he has done so in all the positions he has held. We are proud to b associated with him. And we do hope that his subsequent tenure will deepen the contribution of the OPS to overall growth of the economy”, Prince Kayode said.

In his contribution, the Vice President of ACCI responsible for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Prof. Adesoji Adesugba who doubles as the Provost of ACCI Business Entrepreneurial Skills and Technology (BEST) Centre said, the election was a welcome development and wished Otunba Oye all the best.

“While congratulating and wishing my brother and good friend all the best in his new position, I am convinced that NACCIMA made a good choice.

“We will give him all the support and necessary encouragement to ensure he delivers on the mandate of his office. I deeply celebrate with him”, Prof. Adesugba stated.

 

By Lubem Gena, Abuja