SSUCOEN FCE OFEME Elects New Officers, Returns Nwokonna Emmanuel as Chairman
Senior Staff Union in Colleges of Education Nigeria (SSUCOEN), Ofeme Chapter, Abia State, has elected new officers to pilot the affairs of the Union for the next five years.
Following a keenly contested election, the incumbent Chairman, Comr Emmanuel Nwokonna, was returned unopposed to continue in office.
Nana Nambot as the Vice Chairman, having polled the total votes.
Other officers elected included, Azaribe Otuihekanma Glory as Secretary, Eze Clement Chukwukadibia as Treasurer, while John Pepper Ugo was elected as the Auditor of the Association, Apu Ijeoma Uchechi was elected as assistant Secretary and Kalu Ifeyinwa Victoria the woman leader.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee (ELECO), Onwe Iyoku Ejike, dissolved the outgoing caretaker committee and urged members to maintain decorum throughout the electoral process and charged those that would emerge victorious to uphold the ideals and objectives of the association while working together to strengthen the body.
In his acceptance speech, the Chairman, Nwokonna, expressed appreciation to members for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to continue working for the growth, unity, and professional advancement of the Union in the state.
Reflecting on his interim leadership which began in 2025, the SSUCOEN chairman said the administration was able to implement key reforms aimed at strengthening the structure and public perception of unionism in the state.
According to him, the Union improved internal coordination, enhanced public engagement, and most notably secured a Senior Staff Canteen for the union with the support of its members, an achievement he described as giving the body visibility and institutional identity.
Nwokonna noted that the Union landscape has significantly evolved, stressing that digital platforms have become central to leadership communication, constructive engagement, corporate bonding, and public accountability.
He said Senior Staff must therefore uphold the highest standards of civil service by prioritizing accuracy, fairness, training, and acquire knowledge.
The chairman warned members against allowing themselves to be used for cheap propaganda or vendettas, insisting that the credibility of unionism depends on professional conduct and independence.
“As members of SSUCOEN, we must deliberately elevate civil service practice in Federal College of Education Ofeme-Ohuhu to a standard that commands national respect”, he said.
Nwokonna also congratulated the newly elected executive members of the association and emphasized that leadership within the Union would remain consultative and transparent.
Looking ahead to the 2027 election cycle, he assured that the Union would provide a neutral platform for political actors to engage with the Union as Senior citizens.
He clarified that the initiative would not serve as endorsement for any candidate but rather promote informed civic participation.
The chairman further revealed that the Union would focus on institutional consolidation during the new tenure and pursue another major project to strengthen its legacy.
He also announced that a committee would soon be constituted to organize activities marking footprint, describing the milestone as an opportunity to celebrate the growth of organized Union in the state.
Nwokonna called on members to remain united despite differences, stressing that the strength of the Union lies in its collective identity.
He concluded by urging members to remain committed to civil service rules, integrity, and progressive engagement in the affairs of the Union.
The newly executives were later sworn in and administered the oath of office, by Chief Danladi the President of SSUCOEN.
