Whatever has a beginning must sure have an end and this was exactly the feelings Nigerians in Cambodia demonstrated last night during a much needed general meeting that has been long sabotaged by an uncalled for division and disuniting, which has penetrated into hearts of many for months and I'm glad it has finally come to an end. They all came together to bear they minds and passed vote of no confidence on past executives, who might have done everything within their reach to stabilize the dying association and unite Nigerians however the house has the power to rule over issues and it goes entirely by majority of the house.
Chief Okoro raised the motion for the dissolution of past executives which was fully supported by the general members present at the meeting. Mr Bede, the association special adviser was on his feet throughout the meeting making sure things went smoothly and done as constitution stipulates. I think he should be commended for great job done and clearing the air over rumors that he was campaigning for vacant president's seat.
However, past executives were dissolved, removed from offices and asked to step down by members present and nomination of care taker committee members immediately followed and below are the names of newly appointees.
1. Mr. Austin was appointed as the chairman. Austin is a renown director in north bridge international school phnom penh and also a national team coach to Cambodia basketball team. A man with so much credibility and integrity. Hope seems brighten when he accepted his nomination to serve Nigerians despite his daily busy schedules. Members present at the meeting expressed feeling of total satisfaction with the appointment of this humble young man. It was on record that Austin has once contested for the position of president during last general election and later with drew his candidacy as personal reasons.
2. Mr. Harry, a returning officer, was appointed as general secretary. Harry is a sport man (footballer) and part time lecturer in several schools in phnom penh who has been the anchor man gearing for peace among Nigerians in Cambodia and peace has finally returned for good and Nigerians are united again but thanks to him.
3. Mrs. Mimi Jack was appointed as financial secretary. Mimi work full time as a lecturer in a university in phnom penh. She's happily married to Mr. Jack who's a club (football club) manager in Cambodia premier league.
4. Mr. Princewill, also a returning officer, was appointed as treasurer again. Princewill work as teacher at Christian international school and a computer Engineer
5. Mr. Charles, an old member of 2007 official was appointed as public relation officer and he's presently working with Christian international school as a teacher.
6. Mr. Denise, was appointed as chief whip of house. Denise is entirely a new face with leadership experience I hope. He's a footballer playing in Cambodia premier league.
The care taker committee members are to take charge of the association's affairs and shall preside over meetings hence from time of appointed. They shall be liaising with host authorities on behalf of Nigerians in Cambodia, they shall liaise with Nigeria embassy in Philippines on behalf of Nigerians in Cambodia and they shall propose a review of the bidding constitution of association.
Period of six months has been given to the care taker committee by general house which would see them (committee members) till March 2012 where fresh election is going to be conducted.
Anyone with consular needs should please contact either the chairman or secretary general of the association for more details.
