ODUACCIMA gets new leaders, pledge to revive moribund region industries  

By Johnmark Ukoko

The Odua Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ODUACCIMA) recently elected a new set of leaders to pilot the affairs of the chamber for the next two years.

Prince Kayode Adeyemi of Osun Chamber of Commerce and Industry emerged the body’s new President.

The position of the chamber’s first Deputy President went to Alhaji Wasiu Olaleye of Ogun Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Mrs Dupe Olakunle of Ondo Chamber of Commerce and Industry emerged as the body’s Treasurer, while the position of the Deputy Treasurer went to Alhaji Olufemi Hassan of Ekiti Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry would fill the position of the body’s Auditor at a later date.

While the Chamber’s immediate past President Chief Kola Akosile would serve as the body’s ex – officio.

In his acceptance speech, the new President Prince kayode Adeyemi promised to build on the good legacies of the former leaders.

He thanked them for working tirelessly to keep the South West Organized Private sector very strong.

The ODUACCIMA boss promised to work with other leaders in the region to help revive the moribund industries in the region, adding that he will bring new innovation to the region business community.

Adeyemi said his administration will do all within their powers to take the business sector to the next level.

The ODUACCIMA promised to announce the date for the investiture of the new exco by the next few days.

In his remarks, the former President Chief Kola Akosile thanked all the past leaders and his executives for their support in helping him to lay a sound foundation for the chamber.

He promised to support the new leaders to enable them take the chamber to greater height and enviable position among other chambers in the country.