IMB NUPENG LAGOS ZONE HOLDS SUCCESSFUL DELEGATES CONFERENCE, ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP

Lagos, Nigeria – January 15, 2026.

The Lagos Zonal Council of the Independent Marketers Branch (IMB) of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has successfully concluded its 6th Delegates Conference and election of new executives. Held today at the NUPENG Lagos Zonal Council Secretariat, the conference was convened in strict compliance with the IMB Bye-law and the NUPENG Constitution, stressing the union’s commitment to democratic principles and internal democracy.

The event was graced by the presence of Comrade Olayemi Oluleye, National Chairman of the IMB, alongside key executives of the NUPENG Lagos Zonal Council who served as observers. The electoral process, praised for its transparency and orderliness, was presided over by Comrade Idahoise Osunbor, Senior Assistant General Secretary (Admin Head, Lagos Zone), who acted as the Returning Officer.

Following a seamless process of accreditation and voting, sixteen (16) dedicated members were elected to steer the affairs of the IMB Lagos Zone for the new term of four years.

They were subsequently sworn into office.
The newly elected Executives of the NUPENG IMB Lagos Zonal Council is as follows:
1. Chairman: Comrade Taofeek Olayiwola Adisa
2. Deputy Chairman: Comrade Adetunji Azeez Adeniyi
3. Deputy Chairman: Comrade Ayedun Olu Samuel
4. Vice Chairman: Comrade Ajayi Babatunde Michael
5. Zonal Secretary: Comrade Tajudeen Balogun
6. Zonal Assistant Secretary: Comrade Ajayi Ajibola Oyetunde
7. Treasurer: Comrade Adegunloye Adeshina I.
8. Trustee: Comrade Suleiman Olawale A.
9. Auditor: Comrade Sulaiman A. Kamal Dean (Ilorin Unit)
10. Auditor: Comrade Abiola Akinkunle (Ejigbo Unit)
11. Financial Secretary: Comrade Adepoju Abdulkareem A.
12. Public Relations Officer: Comrade Ogundare Funmilayo Toyin
13. Industrial Relations Officer: Comrade Sodipo Olasunkanmi Seunara
14. Welfare Officer (Male): Comrade Oyeyinka Oyetunji Joseph
15. Welfare Officer (Female): Comrade Alimeke Scholar Olayemi
16. Chief Whip: Comrade Adesokan Sikiru Adetona

The Union extends its congratulations to the new executives and gratitude to the outgone leadership, particularly Comrade Olayemi Samuel Abayomi, who completed two tenures of service. NUPENG is confident that this new team will build on past achievements to advance the welfare of its members and the goals of the Union in the Lagos Zone.

Comrade Suleiman M. Pema, AGS (Research and Public Affairs) for NUPENG Media Team