De Norsemen Klub International (DNKI) has described lack of quality leadership as bane of the nation’s socio-economic crisis.
The Club made the submission at its National Executive Council (NEC) and National Advisory Council (NAC) Inauguration and Leadership Retreat in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, with the theme: “Accountability As A Tool For Good Governance – DNKI In Perspective”
Its International President, Dr. Chidi Anokwu said the problems confronting the nation are surmountable only if the right leadership are put in placeÂ
The DNKI boss, while explaining some of the roles of DNKI, said they provide humanitarian services to the society, and called on members not to relent in providing succour to the vulnerable people in the society and as well to love one another.
On the misconception about DNKI, he reiterated that the Klub has carried out various developmental projects for people to see and attributed the misconceptions on mischief makers who don’t mean well for the organization.
He further assured, that his leadership will not rest on its oars to correct this misconceptions, hence, he promised that in no distant time the society will differentiate them from others trying to thwart the goodwill of the Klub
His words ” This organization is seen from different perspective, people bear our name, people answer our name, saying they are Norsemen, but we know they are not Norsemen, people want to copy us, mind you is only good fruit that people steal, if the fruits are not good people will not steal them.
“They keep calling us bad names while we excel, prosperity is what we have come to inherit, but I want to assure you with time it will get rid off .
Also, the host and Guv’nor of the Bayelsa State Chapter known as Adaka Marine Patrol, Chief Anthony Oboghor said the aim of the retreat was to discuss the role of the leadership, capacity building of members and operations on how the organization will move forward.
He mentioned some developmental projects embarked by the organization in Bayelsa to include, installation of street lights, traffic stands, provision of drinking water in some communities, receptacles in Yenagoa.
According to him, DKNI, also provide other services such as enlightenment campaigns on drug abuse, provision of items like foodstuffs, toiletries,, mosquito nets, slippers and more to orphanages, the Nigerian Correctional Facility as well as providing stipends to the elderly, payment of fines for prisoners, blood donation among several others.
 “We don’t do that, is because the society just think towards that direction, you cannot see any Norseman fighting “
“We are like a signboard, the more they see us the more they say truly this people practice what they preach, you can see how we organize our retreat peacefully, by October we have our humanitarian day, before then we must have done other of our projects. He noted”
He said a lot went into planning the retreat and thanked God for making it a huge success, while also appreciating Chief Chidi Anokwu for the immense role he played in creating the enabling atmosphere for the successful hosting of the all-important event as well members of the state chapter who contributed their resources and energy to host what has been widely called the best retreat so far.
‘To my International President, I day thank you for your unwavering support, advice, prayers and encouragement. I pray God continues to bless you with more wisdom and good health/sound mind to continue to pilot our noble organization to heights never attained before. To all delegates across the various patrols who thronged Adaka MP for the past three days, I say thank you for adding colour to the event. You have left a lasting memory in our hearts which will be with us forever. Let us continue to work together to ensure the growth and success of DNKI”Â
The newly inaugurated executive are; Chief (Engr) Chidi Anokwu, who was honoured with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his Innovative Leadership, Pastor Peace Belema-George and Dr Samuel Gambo jointly received the LifeTime Impact Award, Mr Ndunupere Owonaro and Mr Maurice Enarebebe also jointly received an award in recognition of Life of Service to DNKI/Adaka MP, Others are Chief (Dr) Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) who was a recipient of the Award of Excellence in Leadership, former Bayelsa State Information Commissioner, Barr. Esueme Dan-Kikile Esq. received an award for inspiring the young generation, immediate past International President of DNKI, Chief (Dr). Adeshola Giwa was also honoured with an Excellence Award for Setting The Pace For DNKI while Engr. Solomon Olali was presented with an Achievement Award for making Adaka MP number One patrol.
The new NAC leadership has Mr Oliver Patrick-Ityohegh (Aso MP) as Chairman, Dr Chidex Eze (St Catalina MP) as Vice Chairman and Dr. Ojong Bassey (St Tamandu) as Secretary while for NEC, the International President of DNKI, Chief (Engr) Chidi Anokwu is Chancellor, Chief Akpabio Essien is Chairman while Senator Okemea Nnachi- Uka is the Secretary.
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