The Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association Nigeria (COSFAN) has elected new leaders, with Dr Ekundayo Samuel re-elected as President for a second term.
Dr Samuel, a lecturer in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry at the University of Ibadan, was returned unopposed due to his strong performance during his first tenure.
During Saturday’s virtual Quarterly General Meeting, Samuel and the newly elected National Executive Committee members were sworn in by legal practitioner, Titilope Adeyemi.
The new executives will serve for two years, with the option of renewal for eligible members for another two-year term.
Samuel, known for his academic and community work, is expected to steer COSFAN toward achieving its stated goals.
In his inaugural address, he pledged collaboration with the British Council Nigeria and the government to advance mentorship and development programmes.
Samuel, also Executive Director of Dove-Haven Foundation (DHF), promised to empower COSFAN members to impact their fields and communities meaningfully.
He urged all levels of government, institutions, and organisations to engage COSFAN’s experts and professionals for enhanced service delivery nationwide.
Samuel praised COSFAN Patrons – Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye – for their enduring support and encouragement.
Other elected officers include Vice President: Dr Badia Maje-Sayyadi, and Secretary-General; Mr Josiah Owoeye of Tolaram Group, Lagos.
Dr Oluwatosin Igbayiloye, University of Ilorin, was elected Treasurer, while Mr Adewale Adeniyi, Pivot-GIS, Lagos, was named Publicity Secretary.
Regional Coordinators elected include Prof. Rayyan Garba (North-West), Mrs Victoria Shoyombo (North-Central), and Dr Fatimas Baba-Ari (North-East).
Also elected were Prof. Olayinka Nwachukwu (South-East), Prof. Emmanuel Akpabio (South-South), and Dr Adetoun Mustapha (South-West).
Dr Abiola Adimula was elected as the Ex-Officio member of the Executive Committee.
COSFAN is a non-profit association of Nigerians sponsored by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for postgraduate studies or fellowships.
The association has over 3,000 members who have benefited from various Commonwealth-funded academic and professional programmes.
COSFAN’s mission is to apply members’ knowledge to societal development, especially in education and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (NAN)
