The members of the Mbaise Union in The Gambia have in recent days convened a general meeting and sworn in their newly elected executive members who will steer the affairs of the union for the next two years.

According to Engriz Nwaducke, who administered the oaths of office, the new leaders, who took over from Chief U.K. Emezie, came into office following a well-organised election.

The members elected to run the union are; Mr. China Ochuulor – Chairman, Mr. Mike Eze – Vice Chairman and Mr. Uche Mirikwe who was reelected as Treasurer.

In his short speech, Chief Alloy Ugob commended the members for their comportment as well as exercising a high sense of maturity and cooperation during and after the election. He finally wished the new executive well during their tenure serving the union.

Mr. Ochulo advised the union to be law abiding and hold up the rules of the union. He also called on others to join the union.

He also spoke about the union’s new project called ALMALAC, which aims to support education for needy students.

He finally promised to continue to take the union into the area of education so as to complement government efforts.

London Training Centre, LTC, will tomorrow host high-level guests in a graduation ceremony that could at best be described as a celebration of achievements.                                                                                   

The London Corner-based LTC will on Saturday hold its graduation ceremony at the Manjai Lodge in Manjai for those that have successfully completed their stint of professional studies with the centre.

According to a press release signed by Chief U.K. Emezi Mbaise and issued to this paper, the graduation ceremony is expected to be graced by, among others, senior government officials, personalities in the insurance and banking industries as well as the media. The release adds that the graduation ceremony will also enable LTC to give awards to those institutions and personalities that have contributed to the advancement of the education sector as well as LTC.

The release concludes:“ Awards will be given to selected individuals. Awards will be also given to institutions that have contributed immensely towards the education sector in The Gambia. These institutions include CCF and TAC-Nigeria. Lectures on Information Technology and Financial Sector will be delivered by the Managing Director of Access Bank, Mr Yomi Akapo, as part of the graduation ceremony.” 

Meanwhile, LTC is a professional training centre out to respond to the skills training as well as the labour needs of the country.