A Senior Lecturer and Head of Department, Christopher University Mowe, Dr. Ayo Ajasa has emerged as the next Chairman, Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA), Kemta Housing Estate, Abeokuta.
The election with 55 members in attendance, held after the 2024 AGM meeting of the estate, also had Engr. Olusegun Adejimi as the Vice Chairman Works and Services, Mr Adebola Adeyinka was elected as VC, Security, while Mrs Atinuke Adiyeloja emerged as the VC, Socials and Welfare.
Others include, Mrs. Seun Ogunme as Treasurer, just as Mr. Ifeloluwa Olugbebi was elected as the General Secretary. The next exco is expected to serve from 2024-2026
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Ajasa appreciated the confidence repose in him to lead as chairman, while calling for the support of members in order to have a successful tenure.
“I want to sincerely appreciate the outgoing chairman, who did not only believe in me but saddled me with one responsibility or another during his tenure.
“Permit me, at this juncture, to appreciate distinguished members of this great estate whom God used to encourage and repose confidence in me to take up this assignment.
“Leadership is all about shared vision and responsibility. I want to assure you that during our tenure, we intend to build and improve on the achievements of our predecessors in office. I am aware of the fact that this assignment is daunting.
“Therefore, I call on all highly esteemed members of our estate to join us to reflect on our past, critically assess the present, and look forward to the future with greater hope and enthusiasm”, he said
A special award was given to four past PORA chairmen, for their dedication and selfless service to the community. They include, Dr Kunle Ogun, Engr. Abiodun Fijabi, Major Kayode Okegbemi and Dr. Olubiyi Adesina