By Perekeme Odon
It was
fun, happiness and joy as actor-cum-Director, Frederick Amata on Friday, 8
April 2016 sworn-in as the new President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria
(DGN). The inauguration ceremony came up after March 26, 2016 AGM / election
conducted in Asaba, Delta state.
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| Fred Amata: Taking oath of office. Photo: Perekeme Odon |
The event which took place
at O'Jez Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos started at about
12 noon, with stakeholders, captains of the entertainment industry and media
personalities present. Akpos, an upcoming comedian set the ball rolling with
his hilarious jokes, and Mathias Obahiagbon, first President of DGN acting as
the MC of the day. Then came Yibo Koko, former Head of Production, Africa Magic
who took everyone to the next level with his social commentaries on issues
concerning life and Nigeria.
The farewell speech was
delivered by the outgoing President of the guild, Mr. Andy Amenechi who
mentioned some key accomplishment of his administration which are "creation
of members' database, establishment of life insurance policy, capacity building
programme, effective banking system, and constant flow of information to
members, etc.". He also tendered all documents in
his possession to the new administration and challenged them to be steadfast in
all their endeavours to help take the guild beyond where he left it.
In his first address after
being sworn-in by Barrister Babayemi Ogala, the new President thanked everyone
present by saying "distinguished ladies and gentlemen,
Chairman, Board of Trustees, members of BOT here present,Presidents of all
guilds here present, all other protocol observed. On Friday, February 26, 2016,
in Asaba, DGN did not only elected a new President DGN initiated a new clarion
call, which is 'DGN Is One'. Motivated by that oneness, we have been energized,
encouraged, to have a new President in an election lauded as the freest and
fairest election the guild and Nigeria have ever witnessed".
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| Perekeme & Zack Orji Photo: Osita Okoli |
This was the second time Mr. Amata will take a
shot at the highest office of the guild after a keenly contested election, and
polling 48 votes to defeat Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen (43), Kingsley Omoefe (7) and
Dickson Ireogbu(3) at the Tourist Garden Hotel and Resort, Asaba, Delta state.
With the outcome of the event on Friday, Mr.
Fredrick Amata is going to handle the mantle of leadership of the guild for the
next two years. Others of his exco that are going to run the affairs of the
guild are Mike Ogundu (Vice President), Ugezu J. Ugezu ( National Secretary),
Uchenna Agbo( Assistant Secretary),Taiwo Oduala ( PRO) and Dan Chukwueze (Welfare
Officer) .
DGN also used the platform to honour founding
members of the guild who are Matthias Obahiagbon, Sam Azubuike, Lancelot Oduwa
Imasuen, Madu Chikwendu, Jeff V. Obahor, Victor Okhai and Fidelis Duker.
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| Perekeme & Keppy Ekpeyong Photo: Osita Okoli |
The
occasion was graced by Chief Eddie Ugboma(OON), Zack Orji, Charles
Novia, Uche Odoputa, Dele Odule, Franca Brown, Zik Zulu
Okafor, Ralph Nwadike (AMP President), Paul Obazele, Collins Onwuchie,
Ejike Asiegbu, Charles Inojie,Yibo Koko, Kingsley Omoefe,
Damijo Efe Young, Theodore Anyaji, Iyen Agbinifo-Obaseki (President,
CDGN), Chike Bryan (Fmr President, SWGN), Osita Okoli, Tony Anih (Fmr.
President, SWGN), Famous Otakponmwem, Chris Orioha, Ikechukwu
Onyeka, Olufemi Abatan, Ekenna Igwe, Obi Osotule, Bimbo
Oshin-Ogun, Tony "Zacky" Akposheri, Keppy
Ekpeyong, Emma Oguguah, Dr. Chika Onu, Chris Dan Ebie, Stan K.
Amadi, Dr. Sam Ogunbiyi and many more.
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