The Association of Energy Correspondents in Nigeria (NAEC) has elected a new set of executives for the next two years, returning Ugo Amadi of Champion Newspaper as National Chairman and Adeola Yusuf, Phd of Platforms Africa as Vice Chairman for second term.
The keenly contested election was held at the NAEC Secretariat, Obanikoro, Lagos, where members of the association voted to choose the leadership that will steer the affairs of the body from 2026 –2028.
The election also saw the return of Peter Uzoho of THISDAY Newspaper as General Secretary and Anthony Ebigie of Energy News stream as Treasurer of the association.
Waliat Musa of The Guardian emerged as the new Financial Secretary, after defeating Ambrose Nnaji, while Oredola Adeola of Advisors Reports assumes position unopposed as the new Public Relations Officer (PRO).
NAEC is a key professional body for journalists including correspondents, editors, and publishers who report activities, and developments within the energy sector spanning over power, oil & gas, solid minerals, and renewable energy.
Amadi, in his remarks after the election, pledged to strengthen the association and expand its activities, while reaffirming his commitment to promoting professionalism and collaboration among energy journalists in Nigeria.
The Chairman also pledged that the new leadership will work towards strengthening partnership with stakeholders in the Nigerian energy sector through active engagements.
Whilst expressing appreciation to NAEC members for having faith and confidence in his new leadership team, he assured that all members will be carried along in every decision and activity of the executive team to ensure the association gets the best dividends of his administration.
Peter Uzoho, General Secretary, also in his remark assured NAEC members that the new leadership will serve the association with a member-centric approach anchored on members’ growth and development through mutual partnerships, promotion of knowledge sharing experiences, and creation of equal opportunities for all members.
“We thank you, our distinguished members for giving us the opportunity to serve you and elevate the position of our great association in the energy sector and journalism profession”, Uzoho said.
Saturday’s election marks a new beginning for the body of energy correspondents after the expiration of the tenure of the former exco in February.
Signed by
Oredola Adeola
Public Relations Officer
NAEC
Warm regards.
PHOTO: From left to right, Oredola Adeola, PRO, Waliat Musa Financial Secretary, Adeola Yusuf, Phd, Vice Chairman, Ugo Amadi, Chairman, Peter Uzoho, Gen. Secretary, and Anthony Ebigie, Treasurer
