AMLSN Leadership Crisis Over, Odionyema Takes Over As National President

BY WISDOM JOHNSON, BENIN CITY

The leadership crisis rocking the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria has been resolved by the stakeholders of the organization, who charted the way forward for development and sustainability.

This is just as they commended the Board of Trustees (BOT) for swearing in Dr. Uche Odionyema as National President in compliance with the order of court.

The stakeholders meeting which was held at Reliance hotel, Benin City was chaired by the former Vice Chancellor, Ambrose Alli University and former Chairman of the Governing Board, MLSCN, Prof. Dennis Edo Agbonlahor, brought together 32 representatives from 14 critical stakeholders, including past presidents, national executive officers, and zonal representatives.

The resolution which was made available to newsmen indicated that they have resolved to enforce the AMLSN Constitution and Code of Conduct to address indiscipline among members.

The stakeholders also agreed to ensure electoral committees adhere to constitutional provisions.

The leadership urged Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi to pursue his case legally and stop parading himself as National President and emphasized the importance of abiding by the Constitution and rule of law.

Stalwarts further called for resumption of Association activities at the AMLSN Secretariat with adequate security measures and promote transparency and accurate information dissemination.

They however, stressed the need for Alternative Dispute Resolution, while highlighting that court judgments have overtaken this option and called fo the amendment of the constitution, but avoid frequent reviews.

Dr. Uche Odionyema -National President of Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, AMLSN

The stakeholders requested Dr. Uche Odionyema to serve with the current NEOs until the end of their tenure, while encourage members to rely on documented evidence rather than hearsay.

The bigwigs challenged members to foster harmonious collaboration and understanding between AMLSN and MLSCN for professional growth, development and stability.

They however mandated the Executive Secretary, Mr. Godwin Ihimekpen to communicate these resolutions to all relevant stakeholders,which includes branches of the Association (AMLSN), all affiliate and sub-groups of AMLSN, Federal Ministry of Health, Commissioner of Police, FCT, FCID Abuja, MLSCN, AMLSN bankers and other relevant Agencies of Government and Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi was asked to cease parading himself as National President.

The stakeholders expressed optimism with the outcome of the deliberations and directed all members to adhere strictly with these resolutions aimed at restoring peace and tranquility coupled with direction to the Association.