By Ikhili Ebalu , Benin City.
Chief Iyom Josephine Anenih has emerged the President of the Elderly Persons Association of Nigeria (EPAN), after a successful Election held in Alade-Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The Elderly Persons Association of Nigeria (EPAN) held their Election on Thursday in Ondo state , where they elected new Executive Officers to pilot its affairs for the next four years.
The Election also produced the Vice Chairman of EPAN, Edo State, Chief Eddy Ogbomo as National Publicity Secretary; Evangelist J. O. Kolade, Vice President; Mr. Moses Olatubosun, Secretary; Dr Mrs. Pat. Onowaja, Education Officer; Mrs. F. F. Adepoju, Financial Secretary and Rev. Esuola Ademola, Treasurer.
Also elected were Mr. J. A. Balogun, Ex-Officio; Mr. O. O. Oyetunde, Ex-Officio; Hon. Chief Korede Duyile, National Caretaker Chairman; Rev. Adebisi Olawoye, the immidiate past EPAN President, Ex-Officio; Mr. J. S. Agbelusi, Auditor; Mrs. Zipporah Omoresemi, National Officer; Rev. Dr. Omoresemi, the Founder and Coordinator of EPAN was elected Patron.
In her post-election remarks, Anenih appreciated the Edo State Chapter of EPAN for putting her forward to contest for the position of President which she added, was zoned to Edo.
She thanked the immediate past executive for laying a solid foundation for the association to thrive, promising all members across the country to justify the confidence reposed in her.
According to her, EPAN would have its presence in the 36 States of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and expressed the need for sustained policy dialogue and more enduring partnership as challenges that they must address to strengthen their institutional, human and community capacities.
This, she said can only guarantee improved performance of total wellbeing, protection and the health status of the elderly, without which there cannot be long-lasting development.
She promised to improve on the body to ensure that , the elderly persons are given their due respect in the society.