By Ude Ogbonnaya Israel
The Nigeria Hotel Association (NHA) has re -elected as it’s President His Highness, Eze Dr. Patrick C. Anyanwu for another four-year tenure.
Chairman of the electoral committee Dr. Eugene Nwauzi affirmed him winner on Thursday, 27th July 2025, at the Grand Hotel, Bompai Road, Kano as he was unopposed along others but one.
Largely characterized by unity and consensus, all positions were returned unopposed except the office of the First Deputy National President, where Chief Jerome Adoroh (JP) and Chief Dozie Arinze went head-to-head after failing to reach a consensus.
A formal election was conducted after which Chief Jerome Adoroh polled 29 votes, defeating Chief Dozie Arinze, who scored 10 votes, thereby emerging the winner.
In his acceptance speech, the re-elected National President, Eze Dr. Patrick C. Anyanwu, promised a new dawn for the Association, assuring members that the NHA will be more vibrant, more effective, and more impactful in championing the welfare and advancement of hospitality operators across the country.
These are the details of the newly elected offices:
His Highness Eze Dr. Patrick C. Anyanwu – National President
Charles Ogar – 2nd National President
Chief Jerome Adoroh (JP) – 1st Deputy National President
Dr. Oladapo Olaleye – National Secretary General
Ishaya Idi – National Vice President, North West
Talabi Jamiu – National Vice President, South West
His Royal Highness Josephat E. Nwosu – National Vice President, South East
Uyo Amos Oghenekome – Assistant National Secretary
Charlie Friday Bassey – National Vice President, South South
Hon./Dr. Chukwu Hycinth Nwode – National Welfare Officer
Hon. Yakubu Suleiman Yusuf – National PRO
Prince Lawrence Ilara – Assistant PRO
Sherrif Y. Ndasule (ESQ., McArb.) – National Legal Adviser
Abdullahi Usman Rasheed – National Vice President, North Central
Babangida Zango – National Vice President, North East
Prince Charles O. C. Ezeala – National Treasurer
Ben Obumneme Ekpe – National Financial Secretary
Dominic Adam Douglas – Auditor
