Berom Youth Moulders’ Association Swears In New Executives, Promises Transparent Leadership
Yakubu Busari
The Berom Youth Moulders’ Association, BYM has sworn in its newly elected officials, as it has promised transparent leadership of the body, the event was attended by youth leaders of other ethnic nationalities in Plateau State, pass leaders of the BYM, leaders of other Berom Associations, Traditional Rulers, Political leaders and Illustrious Sons and Daughters of the Berom nation.
Speaking shortly after the inauguration, the newly elected President of the Association, Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, Esq said his administration will review the existing “Strategic Plan” of the BYM and amend the BYM’s Constitution to address all patent lacunas and reflect the current realities.
Rwang Tengwong BYM National Publicity Secretary in a release to newsmen in Jos said; “Mwantiri said there will be a grand celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the BYM in 2022 and stressed that his administration-led EXCO will strengthen the Association at both Districts and Branches through the conscious awareness campaign on the Berom nation’s value system.
He pledged to be transparent and accountable by presenting an annual financial report with the reflection of the External audit report.
He also reiterated that his administration will work to ensure the Association is financially independent.
He added that in line with the slogan of Reconciliation, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation, his administration will focus on Liberating Berom land through a joint effort of all sundry that passionately loves developmental program of action.
Earlier in an address, outgoing President of the Association, Arc. Gabriel Sunday Badung appreciated the support given to his administration and called on members of the Association to Accord the same support to the newly elected officials.
He said despite the challenges experienced at the last lap of his administration, the Association has made history for having the first smooth transition.
He said his administration had focused on making the Association financially independent through the 1,000 capacity Event Centre, which is at its roofing stage and has also ensured that displayed persons from 8 communities have returned to their ancestral homes.
The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba who was represented by the Da Gwom Rwey of Jos South, Da Iga Dangyang congratulated the newly elected officials and called on them to work together for the development of the Berom nation.
There were Goodwill messages from Da Francis Jamang on behalf of past leaders of the Association, Member Representing Riyom Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Dantong, Member Representing Barkin Ladi/ Riyom Federal Constituency, Hon. Simon Mwankon and
Distinguished Senator Istifanus Dung Gyang all applauded the Berom Youths for the peaceful conduct of the Elections and called on them to support the new leadership.
