Patrick C Anyanwu Re-elected NHA National President

By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi

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 and Talabi Jamiu – National Vice President, South West.

Others are 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 and Dominic Adam Douglas – Auditor.