Abuja, Nigeria — The Environmental Media Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN) has dissolved its existing executive council and appointed an interim leadership alongside an electoral committee to oversee a transition process aimed at restoring democratic governance within the association.
The decision was reached at an Emergency Congress held on Friday in Abuja, where members drawn from various media organisations deliberated on the state of the association and the need for institutional reforms.
Concerns over the prolonged tenure of the outgoing leadership, led by Mr. Amechi Chukwuekwu Oyema, and the absence of an electoral process prompted members to adopt a motion dissolving the executive. The Congress resolved that a new interim leadership should take charge pending fresh elections.
To ensure a credible transition, a three-member Electoral Committee was constituted. The committee, comprising Chidi Ugwu, Adah Achanya, and Adekunle Silver Buruji, has been mandated to conduct elections within one month. It will also liaise with former executives to retrieve all official documents, financial records, and assets belonging to the association.
In the interim, the Congress approved a six-member leadership committee to manage the affairs of EMCAN. Joycelyn E. Adah was appointed Interim Chairman, while David Onuoja will serve as Interim Secretary. Other members include Zeniat O. Abubakar, Abigael I. Joshua, Samuel Adeyinka, and Folarin Kehinde.
Members said the decisions were driven by a collective commitment to strengthen the association, promote accountability, and ensure adherence to democratic principles and professional standards.
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The interim leadership pledged to work collaboratively with stakeholders to foster unity, transparency, and inclusiveness, while supporting the electoral committee in delivering free, fair, and credible elections within the stipulated timeframe.
The Congress reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning EMCAN as a vibrant and influential body that effectively represents environmental journalists and advances environmental reporting and advocacy in Nigeria.
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