National President, Election Committee members, former Chairman of the Board, Secretary of the Branch and newly inaugurated executive of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Rivers State Branch after the election at the Branch office in Port Harcourt last Saturday.
Dr Tina Uhuenkpeoma Irimoren has emerged as the first female chairman of the Rivers State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), following the inauguration of a new executive committee for a four-year tenure.
Irimoren’s emergence marks a historic milestone for the humanitarian organisation, which has elected an executive committee to steer its affairs and strengthen its interventions across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State.
The election and inauguration, held on October 31, 2026, at their office along Station Road in Port Harcourt, were supervised by officials from the NRCS National Headquarters in Abuja.
The electoral process was conducted by a committee led by the branch’s Sole Administrator, Mr. Sydney Osawaro,with the Chairman of the Cross River State Branch, Professor Chris -Valentine Eneji and the Secretary of the Bayelsa State Branch, Uzobo Emmanuel Job serving as members.
The National President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga, with Professor. Uche Dike, a former Chairman of the Rivers Branch and current member of the National Headquarters’ Risk and Audit Committee, and the Rivers Branch Secretary, Chief Roland Ayotamuno observed the exercise.
The National President inaugurating members of the newly elected Board members of the Nigerian Red Cross, Rivers State Branch.
The new executive committee was elected by an electoral college comprising 18 divisional coordinators, bringing together members with varying levels of experience and expertise to advance the organisation’s humanitarian mandate.
Speaking at the inauguration, the National President commended the electoral committee for conducting what he described as a transparent, peaceful and credible election.
He urged the new leadership to promote unity among members and expand the branch’s humanitarian activities across the state’s 23 local government areas.
In her acceptance speech, Irimoren expressed gratitude to members for the confidence reposed in her, describing her election as a responsibility to serve rather than merely an opportunity to occupy an office.
Cross section of members of Nigerian Red Cross, Rivers State Branch during the election of new Board members at the Branch office in Port Harcourt.
“I am deeply grateful for your trust and confidence. This is not just a position; it is a sacred trust to serve. Every voice matters, every volunteer counts, and everyone has a role to play,” she said.
She called for collective commitment to building a stronger and more united organisation, stressing the need for inclusiveness and active participation by members.
“There is room for all of us at the table. You have brought in capable people that will work.Together, let us build a stronger, more united and impactful Rivers State Red Cross. One Branch. One Family. One Mission. Together, we will thrive a powerful discuss for Rivers State and go by the tenets of Red Cross,” she added.
National President of Nigerian Red Cross, Oluyemisi Adeaga addressing members after the inauguration.
Other members of the newly inaugurated executive committee are Dr. Kareem Akanbi Kasim, Vice Chairman; Mrs Jumbo Gladys Fubara, Division Development Adviser; Dr. (Mrs.) Ibinabo Ogolo, Information and Advocacy Adviser; and Eze Ahiakwo, Legal Adviser.
Others are Mrs Baaba Rosemary Lekawa, Youth and Gender Adviser; Mr Caisy Gidson, Programme Planning Adviser; Mr ThankGod Sunday Muangah, Disaster Management Adviser; Mr Nathaniel Aniekan Moses, Resource Mobilisation Adviser; Dr. Mrs Lucy Nwigo Mama, Health and Care Adviser; Mr Gilbert Egop, Finance and Property Adviser; and Mr Moses Limejuice, Divisional Development Adviser.
The new leadership is expected to build on the organisation’s humanitarian work while strengthening volunteer participation, disaster preparedness, health interventions and community support throughout Rivers State.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is a voluntary humanitarian organisation and part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Its mandate is to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it occurs, without discrimination.
