Former Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Nathan Egba-Dienagha, has been elected Chairman of the Okpoama Kingdom Chiefs Council (OKCC) in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
In a tightly contested election held at the Community Hall in Abainama, Okpoama Kingdom, Egba-Dienagha polled 29 votes to defeat his rival, Chief Diepreye Inengibofa-Asapurabo, who garnered 27 votes. He will lead the Council for the next two years.
Other elected officials include Chief Tuboibinyo Warighaye-Dundas as Vice Chairman; Chief Inenyo Yousuo-Ogbulu, Secretary; and Chief Eremiete David-Deigh, Assistant Secretary. Chief Isaac Calmday-Ezekiel was elected Treasurer, while Chief Isaac Akono-Igolo and Chief David Okolai-Otiete emerged as Financial Secretary and Public Relations Officer, respectively.
Chief Kingsley Ikoko-Karibo and Chief Wapaemi Amagbe Aniki were also elected as Provost 1 and Provost 2.
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In his inaugural address, Chief Egba-Dienagha called for unity and collective action to reposition Okpoama Kingdom for progress and sustainable development. He urged all sons and daughters of the kingdom to support the new Council’s leadership in fostering peace, empowering youths, and promoting prosperity.
He also appreciated the outgoing Chiefs Council leadership for maintaining stability in the Kingdom, appealing for their continued support in the drive for inclusive growth.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, has congratulated Egba-Dienagha on his emergence. In a statement signed by the Council Secretary, Comrade Stanley Imgbi, the NUJ described the new Chairman as a seasoned administrator and human resource expert whose leadership would positively impact Okpoama Kingdom.
The NUJ encouraged Egba-Dienagha to adopt innovative leadership strategies and run an inclusive administration that would unite and develop the kingdom. It also called on Okpoama indigenes to rally around the new Chiefs Council to achieve lasting peace and sustainable development.