The Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) has elected Seyi Gambo, as its new president-general, at its 50th plenary and elective Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC) in Abuja.
Gambo polled 305 votes to defeat Chinedu Amure, the incumbent vice president-general, who garnered 212 votes, according to the association’s Electoral Committee (ELCOM).
In the contest for vice president-General, Jayeola Adebola won with 287 votes, defeating Rufun Ibrahim Jauro, who polled 233 votes.
Favour Sabo Michael was elected financial secretary after securing 345 votes against Semirat Ajide, who scored 173 votes.
Hamman Adil Adamu emerged as treasurer unopposed, while Idoreyen A. Ebong was also elected secretary-general unopposed.
For the position of assistant secretary-general, Kester Idogho won with 354 votes, defeating Hauwa Idi Jimeta, who secured 170 votes.
The ELCOM also recorded invalid votes across three positions. There were six invalid votes in the president-general election, six in the vice president-general contest and two in the assistant secretary-general election, bringing the total number of invalid votes to 14.
The results were signed on October 24, by the secretary of the Electoral Committee, Tayelolu Ojo, and its chairman, Ahmed Tijjani Lawal.
The election ushers in a new leadership for USOSA, with the new officers expected to work with members and other stakeholders to strengthen the association and advance its objectives.
The objectives include promoting unity and cooperation among alumni of Nigeria’s Unity Schools, as well as fostering their collective development and contribution to national progress.