By Lucky Isibor
Civil rights activist and community development expert, Comrade (Dr) Bartholomew Okoudo (FCS) has emerged President of the Edo State based Conference of Non Governmental Organisations (CONGOS)
Comrade Okoudo emerged president of the human rights group (CONGOS) in an election held today, Tuesday, 7 May after polling 34 votes representing 97% of total votes cast to emerge elected unopposed.
Comrade Dr Bartholomew Okoudo was until his election Director of Administration of the conference.
In his acceptance speech, Okoudo thanked the outgoing President, Comrade Daisy Abiola Igaga for the support and opportunity given him to prove his worth, stressing that he was elected unopposed testifies to the confidence reposed in him by the conference assuring that he will neither betray nor take that confidence for granted.
He vowed to continue to give priority attention to CONGOS and all its activities.
Other Executive Council members elected are Mrs Taye Agbontean, Vice President, Comrade Osamuyi Ugiagbe Director of Administration and Comrade Emmanuel Omoike Deputy Director of Administration.
Others are Mrs Ifeoma Robinson, Director of Program, Comrade Aliu Akokhia Director of Research and Strategy amongst others.
The election was withnessed by Dr Jude Obasanmi, member, Board of Trustees, Comrade Innocent Ajayi and Hon Destiny Enabulele as well as Hon Agharese Idubor all members of the Advisory Board. Also present was Comrade Moses Agwinede Joseph, Chairman National Youth Council of Nigeria, Edo State amongst other dignitaries.
Comrade Bartholomew Okoudo has over the years been committed to human rights activism, devoting his time and resources to community development and contributing his quota to the enthronement of a just and egalitarian society in spite of his physical challenge.