The Labour Party (LP), under the leadership of Julius Abure as its National Chairman, has announced the establishment of a Directorate of International and Diaspora Affairs.
The party made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, after the conclusion of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, held virtually.
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According to him, the new directorate has the mandate to manage the affairs of Labour Party members in the diaspora and how such people can effectively participate in party activities.
Ifoh revealed that the new directorate will be headed by Prof. Eddie Oparaoji, while Aju Elumelu will serve as the Secretary.
“Besides the task of managing the millions of Party members in Diaspora, they must come up with modalities on how diasporans will participate actively in various party congresses, including the Ward Congress.
“NEC also directed that various committees, which include Electoral Reform Committee, Political Education Committee, and State Elders Council, be inaugurated with immediate effect,” he said.
The NEC also commended the Director General of the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration, Dr. Marcel Ngogbehei, and his Secretary, Shiek Rufai Al-Sadique, for the successes recorded in less than six months, urging them to engage in more membership drive.
“NEC also approved the restructuring of the Directorate of Mobilization and Integration. The party applauded the instant success achieved by this directorate less than six months after its inauguration,” Ifoh stated.