The Director ABN TV and the National Editor in chief Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Mr Ifeanyi Okali, has enjoined all members of the association in Abia State to shun envy, gossip as well as other activities that would negatively affect the image and progress of the association.

He stated this in Umuahia at an election for new executive officials to pilot the affairs of the association for the next two years in the state.

Okali also advised members to imbibe the habit of attending General meetings as well as support the new administration for the growth of the association.

He expressed his love for the association, promising to continue to work for the welfare and growth of the body both National and state.

Declaring the outcome of the general election held at Evergreen hotels Umuahia, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Ugochukwu Nwankwo said Hon Promise Okoro polled a total of 24 votes to emerge as the new Chairman while Clinton Uba polled 10 votes to come second position.

According to him, “Nneka Torti emerged the Vice Chairman, Dr Steve Unegbu the General Secretary, Chibuzor Aguwa the Financial Secretary, Stanley Nwokonko the Welfare Officer, Nwadiuto Mabel Okugo,the Treasurer and Loveday Chidi the Public Relation Officer, all returned unopposed”

In his acceptance speech, Mr Promise Okoro expressed appreciation for emerging the new chairman,while assuring that, “We will chart a new course for OMPAN Abia”

He reaffirmed his commitment to serve OMPAN with sincerity, while pledging not to disappoint the association.