On February 12, 2025, the Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA) held a closely contested election in Abuja following the expiration of its previous executive committee. The process resulted in Ejike Ejike emerging as the new chairman of the association.
Other key positions were also filled during the election:
- Vice Chairman: Francisca Ogar (re-elected)
- Secretary General: Tyavzua Saanyol (newly elected)
- Assistant Secretary: Nnaemeka Ihenacho (newly elected)
- Treasurer: Adeola Akinbobola (newly elected)
- Financial Secretary: Joke Falaju (retained)
- Welfare Secretary: Chidi Ugwu (retained)
- Public Relations Officer (PRO): Kasim Sumaina (re-elected)
In a group photo taken after the oath-taking ceremony on February 12, 2025, Chairman Ejike Ejike was seen flanked by prominent figures. To his right were the Election Committee PRO, Philip Clement; Immediate Past Chairman, Oru Leonard; Election Committee Chairman, Amadin Uyi; Election Committee Secretary, Sandra Uwadie; and Adeola Akinbobola. To his left were the re-elected PRO, Kasim Sumaina; Assistant Secretary, Nnaemeka Ihenacho; re-elected Financial Secretary, Joke Falaju; re-elected Vice Chairman, Francisca Ogar; and Secretary General, Tyavzua Saanyol.
During his acceptance address, Chairman Ejike Ejike pledged to harness the full potential of all ATACA members to drive the association forward, promising improved welfare, equity, and justice. Earlier, Immediate Past Chairman Oru Leonard urged members to remain united and to execute their roles with professionalism, emphasizing the importance of serving the Nigerian public, which depends on the media for accurate information.
ATACA, a body comprising journalists covering transportation, aviation, marine, and the blue economy in Abuja, is known for its commitment to investigative research and professional journalism. The association continues to serve as an essential platform for sharing information among members from major media platforms across Nigeria.
Source: News Dot Africa
