Dr. Tina Uhuenkpeoma Irimoren has emerged as the first female Chairman of the Rivers State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society following the inauguration of a new executive committee for a four-year tenure. The election and inauguration were held at their office in Port Harcourt and supervised by officials from the NRCS National Headquarters. The new leadership is expected to build on the organisation's humanitarian work while strengthening volunteer participation and community support throughout Rivers State.
The electoral process was conducted by a committee led by the branch's Sole Administrator, Mr. Sydney Osawaro. The National President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga, commended the electoral committee for conducting a transparent, peaceful, and credible election. He urged the new leadership to promote unity among members and expand the branch's humanitarian activities across the state's 23 local government areas.
In her acceptance speech, Dr. Irimoren expressed gratitude to members for the confidence reposed in her. She described her election as a responsibility to serve rather than merely an opportunity to occupy an office. Dr. Irimoren called for collective commitment to building a stronger and more united organisation, stressing the need for inclusiveness and active participation by members.
The new executive committee was elected by an electoral college comprising 18 divisional coordinators. Other members of the newly inaugurated executive committee include Dr. Kareem Akanbi Kasim, Vice Chairman; Mrs. Jumbo Gladys Fubara, Division Development Adviser; and Dr. Ibinabo Ogolo, Information and Advocacy Adviser. The committee aims to advance the organisation's humanitarian mandate.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is a voluntary humanitarian organisation and part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Its mandate is to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it occurs, without discrimination. The organisation has been actively involved in humanitarian work across Rivers State.
Dr. Irimoren's emergence marks a historic milestone for the humanitarian organisation. The new leadership is expected to strengthen interventions across the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Professor Chris-Valentine Eneji and Uzobo Emmanuel Job.
The Rivers State Red Cross branch will focus on disaster preparedness, health interventions, and community support under Dr. Irimoren's leadership. Key initiatives will include promoting unity among members and expanding humanitarian activities across the state. The organisation aims to make a positive impact in the lives of people in Rivers State.
Key points
- Dr. Tina Uhuenkpeoma Irimoren is the first female Chairman of the Rivers State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
- The new executive committee was elected by an electoral college comprising 18 divisional coordinators.
- The organisation aims to prevent and alleviate human suffering across Rivers State.
