By Rabilu Abubakar, Gombe
The Nigerian Red Cross Society Gombe state Branch has sworn in newly elected branch secretary that would lead the affairs of the society.
In his addressed of welcome the state chairman of the NRCS Hon Muhammad Dan Azumi Adamu urged people of the state and members of Red Cross to include Murtala Aji Aliyu the newly branch secretary in their
prayers for him to succeed.
Hon Dan Azumi Adamu,also said that Murtala Aji Aliyu is a philanthropist who always serves for the humanity assuring that he can deliver his responsibility and take the Nigerian Red Cross society Gombe to the high level that only time shall tell, because of his connection with the people he served.
In his response the outgoing branch secretary UB Ahmad, said having somebody like Murtala is a blessing to the Red Cross, saying he acted in the position for good three years from 2017 to date before he was succeeded by Murtala.
UB Ahmed said out of three contestants Murtala Aliyu emerged winner becoming the sixth Branch Secretary. He prayed Allah SWT to guide him in his tenure in office for him to move the society forward.
In his addressed the newly elected branch secretary Nurse Murtala Aliyu, appreciated the entire participants for finding time amidst the corona virus pandemic to grace the auspicious occasion, he said it is a great pleasure on behalf of the NRCS Gombe branch to thank them for the gesture.
He also commended his predecessor UB Ahmad for his tireless effort in ensuring that NRCS Gombe branch is where it is today and assuring that he will continue from where it is, and shall continue working together to further strengthen the society.
For the members, volunteers, of NRCS Gombe, he thanked them for the support and assured that he will achieved greater and better ahead.
He urged them to remain steadfast and united as family in order to remain stronger, and united.
