NOW THAT THE ELECTION IS OVER...

The AAAN congress and election took place in Abuja from the 1st of August to the 3rd. It was very exciting and well attended. It was also well covered by the media. To me, the highpoints of the AGM were the lecture delivered by Cyril Maphosa and our presidential debate. CM's paper was very exhaustive and well delivered. He had clearly prepared for the event. It set us all thinking. Contributions were also from Hon Abike Dabiri, Tony Elumelu, Chris Doghudje, Sir Steve Omojafor, Udeme Ufot etc. It was a very useful session. Our debate was also very interesting and very well conducted. Rufai Ladipo and I presented our views and plans for the asociation if elected. Our coleagues also had an opportubity to ask questions. One thing came out clearly from the debate, the two of us are very enthusiastic and passionate about the affairs of the AAAN. On Friday, members voted overwhelmingly for me 45 to Rufai's 10. I am quick to add that Rufai remains a good friend and respected colleague and he ran a robust campaign. I also believe that between the two of us we have set new and higher standards for the asociation and selecting our presidents in future will be taken even more seriously. I am glad that Rufai has pledged his support, and I am also quick to admit that he has some great ideas that the current Exco will use. Moving on, the plan is to terminate this blog site. Another one will be created for my tenure as the AAAN President. I will still encourage you and others to continue to contribute to the website with a view to ensuring we have a more virile AAAN and profession. To those who contributed during the life time of this blod site, I say thank you and God bless you.