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Wilson Goru Elected Boys Model Sec. Sch. Patani Old Boys’ Association’s President
Frontline filmmaker, photography exponent and Chief Executive Officer of ACLAN Studios, Wilson Goru, has been elected National President of Boys Model Secondary School Patani Old Boys’ Association, BMSSPOBA.
He scored 63 votes to beat his closest rival, Sagboje Odiri, who polled 53 votes and Kingsley Okotie who got 12 votes to place third at the election that took place online on January 23.
Osoru Boubai Jenkins was elected Vice President while Adika Felix Fungeowei and Tosan Boyo were elected General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary respectively.
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Other elected officers include Onos Akpomuode Treasurer; Moses Ohwofasa Financial Secretary; James Egube Publicity/Social Secretary; Mudiaga Precious Irivwegu Provost/Welfare Secretary and Tare Ojukonsin Esq. Legal Adviser.
In his acceptance speech, Goru pledged to run an inclusive administration and raise the bar for the alma mater and the fellowship of the old boys nationwide.
“I would like to thank you, members of *BMSSPOBA* for placing your confidence and trust in me to serve as your President. I accept this important role of President of this noble association for the next 2 years.
“This is a responsibility that I do not take lightly, and I will endeavor to represent BMSSPOBA’s best interest.
“My main goal this tenure is to encourage members to make a difference. I want to be someone who gives back, someone who inspires our members to be more involved with the association.
“I want to reach out and encourage and mentor those who have a passion to move forward. Everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from has the power to do something that improves their lives. We can only achieve this through unity, *LET US MAKE A DIFFERENCE.*
“I will be working closely with my Elected Team and Everyone to deliver on the promises made in my manifesto. The manifesto is a policy Document and Appraisal benchmark for this administration. I kindly seek the support of everyone and all hands must be on deck.
“I thank my opponent and brother, Comrade Sagboje Odiri who has reached out to me and promised to work with me to move the Association forward.”
He pledged to serve the Association at all times in a spirit of fidelity and commitment to the common good, always in accordance with the purposes and principles (CONSTITUTION) of the Association.