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Inauguration
By Mike Mbonye
Kimberly (South Africa),Oct. 16, 2016 (NAN) The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, has urged Nigerians resident in that country to be good ambassadors by respecting the law.
Anyene made the call at the inauguration of new executives of the union at Kimberly, Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
He also said the union was determined to ensure that the interest and welfare of Nigerians in South Africa were protected.
Anyene urged the new executive of Northern Cape Province to carry all members along in their activities.
“ I urge you to respect the laws of your host government, resist the temptation of engaging in acts capable of tarnishing the image of our country and be good ambassadors,” he said.
Nigeria`s Consul General in South Africa, Amb. Uche Ajulu-Okeke, charged the new executive to be magnanimous in victory.
She called on Nigerians to work with the union to uphold its integrity and welfare of members.
Mr Chris Anyamele, the Chairman of the union in the province, said that integrity would be the hallmark of the new leadership.
“ The new executive will uphold integrity in all our endeavours. We will also maintain good relationship with our host country,” he said.
Anyamele also commended the South African government for giving jobs to Nigerian professionals in the country. (NAN)
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