The Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria, (AMDON), Kebbi chapter, on Wednesday inaugurated its newly elected executives to pilot the affairs of the association for the next four years.
The election was conducted on Jan. 4, 2025, which produced Alhaji Usman Abubakar-Danladi as chairman of the association.
Other officials inaugurated include, Abbas Umar-Jega, Vice Chairman; Shehu Bunza, Secretary; Ishaku Aliyu, Assistant Secretary; Imam Abdulkadir, Treasurer; and Hamza Mahutu, Assistant Treasurer.
Others are Zubairu Kangiwa, Financial Secretary; Umar Faruk, Auditor-General; Abubakar Saad, Assistant Auditor-General; Arzika Na’Allah, Publicity Secretary; and Abdulrashi Atere, Assistant Publicity Secretary, among others.
In his remarks, the National President of AMDON, Mr Ajibola Adedoyin, represented by the North-West Zonal Secretary, Alhaji Nasiru Atiku-Baba, lauded the cordial working relationship between the association and the Kebbi Government under Gov. Nasir Idris.
“ Leadership is a trust and a heavy burden to carry. You must know that you will account for your stewardship both here and hereafter.
“ Kebbi is a vital trade corridor for car dealers, widely recognised in the country, given its strategic location as it shares borders with Benin and Niger Republics,” he said.
Atiku-Baba commended the outgoing executives for their service and urged the new leadership to strengthen cooperation with security agencies in the state and across the country.
In his acceptance speech, Abubakar-Danladi, pledged to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessors and promote unity among members.
Earlier, the outgoing Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Bala-Kalgo, expressed appreciation to Gov. Idris for his continuous support to the association.
He also commended Dr Sani Tunga and Alhaji Mukhtar Sarki-Jega for their contributions toward ensuring stability and unity of the association in the state.
“ I urge our members across the 21 local government areas of the state to continue to support the leadership of the association for their collective progress and development of the state,” he said.