Catholic Social Communication Commission, Ife Deanery Elects New Executive Council After Peaceful Poll
New Leadership Emerges in Ife Deanery After Transparent Election
The Catholic Social Communication Commission, Ife Deanery, has elected a new set of executive members to pilot its affairs for the next tenure. The election, which journalists of Akahi News learnt was peaceful, transparent, and highly participatory, took place on Sunday, 16 November 2025, shortly after Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Light Catholic Church, Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, Ile-Ife.
The transition marks a significant moment for the deanery, especially as the outgoing President, Engr. Oni E.O., formally presented his farewell message, appreciating members for their support over the past eight years. His message, attached to the election briefing, highlighted years of steady growth, strengthened unity, and renewed commitment to evangelisation through modern communication channels.
New Officers Announced
According to details gathered by Akahi News, the newly elected officers are as follows:
- President: Mrs Ruth Taiwo
- Vice President: Mrs Marian Alade
- Secretary: Miss Deborah Odiamehi
- Assistant Secretary: Atóyèbí Simeon
- Financial Secretary: Mrs Akinlotan
- Treasurer: Adeoye Benedict
- Welfare Officer: Mrs Jumoke Alakàa
- Public Relations Officer: Mr Joseph Iyaji
Observers present at the voting venue told Akahi News that the process was free from bias, intimidation, or interference, describing it as “a model for other deanery commissions to emulate.”
Farewell Message of the Outgoing President
In his valedictory address, Engr. Oni expressed profound gratitude to the commission, priests, chaplains, and parish representatives for their unwavering support throughout his administration. He reflected on achievements such as improved coordination, enhanced training for communicators, revival of lukewarm parishes, and successful implementation of communication apostolate programmes.
The outgoing President emphasised the importance of continuity, urging the new leadership to uphold the mission of effective evangelisation through quality communication. He prayed that God would grant the incoming executives wisdom and grace as they assume their responsibilities.
Akahi News gathered that his message was warmly received, with members describing his tenure as impactful, disciplined, and visionary.
Hope and Expectations for the Future
Members of the Catholic community within the deanery expressed optimism that the new executives will build on the foundation laid by the outgoing administration. Some communicators who spoke with Akahi News said they look forward to innovative digital communication strategies, stronger collaboration among parishes, and deeper engagement with Catholic faithful across the deanery.
The presence of youthful and experienced individuals on the new team, they believe, will bring renewed energy to the communication apostolate.
As the Catholic Social Communication Commission, Ife Deanery, begins a new chapter, stakeholders are hopeful that the elected officers will continue strengthening media apostolate efforts, promoting unity, and ensuring that the message of the Gospel reaches the wider community effectively and creatively.
The commission officially begins its new administrative year with expectations of excellence, innovation, and growth—values that Akahi News will continue to monitor and report on as developments unfold.
By Joseph Iyaji
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