The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, Ekiti State Council has elected new executive committee members that will pilot the affairs of the Union for the next three years.
During the election held in Ado Ekiti, the incumbent Chairman Saka Tunde Kayode was reelected unopposed after his opponent boycotted the process, perhaps sensing defeat.
Other executive members are ;
State Vice chairman – Olokose Akintoba
State Secretary – Oladapo Babajide
Ass. State Secretary- Sowemimo Kuye
State Treasurer – Babalola Oyewole
Financial Secretary- Osekita Felicia
State PRO – Osunmakinde Aderoju Isaac
Trustee- Akinyede Modupe
Health and Safety – Amodu Idowu
Auditor – Akingbade Olugbenga
Ex- officio1- Omoyemi Ranti
Ex – officio 2- Abdullah Olayinka
Ex – officio 3- Olorunsola Ayomide Deji
The Executive Committee Members for the women’s wing were also electes.
State Chairperson – Adewumi TAIWO Florence
Women Gender State secretary – Oluyi Peace
Women Gender Treasurer – Arojojoye oluFunmilayo
Youth wing executives are;
(1) Godswill Nwazuo – Youth coordinator
(2) Quadri Leke – Ass Youth coordinator
(3) Lebile Peter – Youth Secretary
(4) Adela Micheal – Ass. Youth secretary
(5) Fejiro Jennifer – Youth Treasurer
(6) Famuligba Bolu – Youth welfare officer
Speaking after the election, secretary NUEE 2025 State Council Electoral Committee, Akogun Ademiloye Dayo described the poll as credible and successful.
Presiding over the election, the Assistant General Secretary, West, of the Union, Akinola Modupe urged the winners to be magnanimous in victory while those who lost out should be strong in defeat.
He appealed to the Chairman to reconcile all aggrieved members so as to work in unison to build a stronger and better Union.
In his remark, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ekiti State, Comrade Kolapo Olatunde urged the new executives to operate within the ambit of the labour laws and always seek wide consultation before taking actions especially on sensitive matters.
Addressing the new executive committee members, the Senior Special Assistant to Ekiti State Governor, on Labour Matters, Comrade Kayode Fatomiluyi urged them to develop a subtle approach in agitating for their members rather than being confrontational.
Fatomiluyi promised the commitment of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to the welfare of all workers irrespective of their status and place of work, saying workers are critical to the success of any government.
In his acceptance speech, the new Chairman, Comrade Saka Tunde Kayode thanked the delegates and all members for their support with a promise to justify the confidence reposed in him.
He appreciated all leaders, invited guests, security agencies, National leaders and all that contributed to the success of the election.
“As I embark on this noble responsibility, I urge all members to rally behind our new leadership. Together, we will work tirelessly to advance the interests of our union and protect the welfare of our members.
“I assure you that I will live up to the trust reposed in me, driven by a commitment to service, fairness, and the principles of our great union.
