Professor Edmund Atakpo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Delta State University Abraka, has been elected Chairman of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Delta State Branch.
Atakpo emerged during the branch’s 27th Annual General Meeting held on Saturday in Asaba, where new executive members were elected to guide the humanitarian organisation’s activities in Delta State.
Other officials elected at the meeting include Anthony Odhe as Vice Chairman, Rose Ikpokpo as Finance and Property Adviser, Ifeoma Iloba as Legal Adviser, Richard Anigboro as Programme Planning Adviser, and Daniel Moriah as Disaster Management Adviser.
Others are Godwin Osakwe as Divisional Development Adviser, Amaechi Odili as Health and Care Adviser, Vincent Omoko as Communications and Advocacy Adviser, and Friday Igba as Finance and Resource Mobilisation Adviser.
The newly elected leadership pledged to uphold the seven fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement—humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality—in delivering humanitarian assistance and support to communities across the state.
The leadership expressed confidence that the election had brought capable individuals into positions where they can strengthen humanitarian interventions and expand the society’s activities throughout Delta State.
During the meeting, the new Vice Chairman, Hon. Anthony Odhe, was honoured with the Delta State Branch “Vibrant Coordinator Award” in recognition of his exemplary leadership and contributions during his tenure as Isoko North Divisional Coordinator.
The society reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian service and community support, expressing optimism that the new leadership would further enhance its operations and impact across the state.
The outcome of the election was announced in a statement signed by the Branch Secretary, Charles Arinomor.
