The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has elected Mr Haruna Mamman as its new president.
In his acceptance speech on Thursday, Mamman pledged to focus on nurses’ empowerment and professional growth, education and mentorship programmes, and advocacy for policy change and healthcare reform.
Mamman, from Katsina, won the election with 99 votes, defeating incumbent President Mr Michael Nnachi who secured 74 votes.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election was part of the 8th Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the NANNM, held in Abuja on October 30 to October 31.
Mamman urged unity and cooperation among members, stating, “This journey begins today… Let us unite, inspire, and lift one another.”
NAN also reports that other executive members pledged their support to the new president.
The election also saw winners emerge for other contested positions, including Deputy National Vice Presidents, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Financial Secretary, and Welfare Director.
By Aderogba George, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA