By Joshua Olomu
Steve Eboh, veteran Nollywood actor has been inaugurated as Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria’s National Electoral Committee (AGNEC) for the upcoming national election of the guild.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a 7-man AGNEC was inaugurated on Thursday at a news conference at the guild’s national secretariat in Abuja.
The committee has Blessing Edward as Secretary, Sandra Okereke, Usman Galadima, Kemi Adekomi, Leo Ewuzie and Elizabeth Ofuani as members.
In his acceptance speech, Eboh, popularly known as Ajebo, pledged the committee’s commitment to ensuring a transparent and credible poll for the guild.
“I accept the position of National Chairman of AGNEC, and on behalf of the committee, I will say we are going to do our best for the guild.
“We will ensure that the coming election will not only continue the unity we are enjoying in his tenure, but will also sustain the legacy.
“We will make sure that this election is free, fair, just, and acceptable to everybody, and after this election, AGN will be more united than ever,” he said.
NAN reports that Eboh, a former vice president and former chairman National Caretaker Committee of the AGN, has a reputation of conducting dispute-free elections for the guild.
In 2019, he chaired the AGNEC for the guild’s election held in Uyo , and served in the same capacity in 2022 when the guild held its election in Benin City.
Earlier, Dr Emeka Rollas, AGN National President, charged the committee to ensure transparency and fairness in carrying out the task of electing new leaders for the guild.
The AGN helmsman, who is serving his last tenure, said members of the AGNEC were drawn from different parts of the country, and were constituted after due ratification by the guild’s board of trustees.
“It is my honour to announce the constitution of the AGN National Electoral Committee (AGNEC) tasked with conducting the next national election.
“I charge the committee to discharge this duty with absolute impartiality, diligence and integrity, as the credibility of this election and the trust of our member rest in your hands.
“Let this election be remembered as one that preserved unity and set a high standard for democratic governance in the guild”, he said.
“As many of you know, I am approaching the end of my tenure as National President of this noble Guild.
“When I assumed office over seven years ago, I made a solemn promise—to lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and contribute meaningfully to the growth and vision of the AGN.
“Today, I proudly look back at our collective achievements—made possible through the dedication of a committed team, unwavering stakeholders, and our resilient membership,” he said. (NAN)