Exclusive! Nigerian Veterinarian, Dr. Enahoro Breaks Record, Elected As World Veterinary Association Councilor For Africa
In a press release dated June 21, 2017 received by worldtopnewsng.com, from World Veterinary Association (WVA) Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium a Nigerian Private Veterinary Practitioner, Dr. Gani Enahoro, has been elected as WVA Councilor for Africa in the 2017-2020 Executive Council, whose tenure starts on August 30, 2017.
It is the first time in the 154 years old organization that a Nigerian Veterinary Doctor would be representing Africa as a Councilor. The outgoing Councilor is Prof. Maria Antonieta Baptista from Angola.
The official letter of notification states that “Following the outcome of the 2017 WVA elections, I’m delighted to inform you that you were elected for the position of WVA Councilor for Africa for the 2017-2020 term. Congratulations! Your term in office will start on 30th August 2017”.
Dr. Enahoro contested along with two other candidates Dr. Clive Peter Marwick from South Africa and Dr. Berhanu Admassu Abegaz, an Associate professor from Ethiopia. He is a consummate professional and was a Past National President of Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), 2011-2013 and currently Vice President, African Veterinary Association (AVA) since 2014.
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In her congratulatory message made available to worldtopnewsng.com, Prof. Baptista stated “I am sure that you will very well represent our Africa as you are one of the best bricks of African Veterinary Association (AVA)”. I know that you will not face many problems as an English speaker and also because no one will try any joke against Africans again”.
In a similar vein, co-contestant, Dr. Clive Marwick wrote: “Congratulations on your election as a Councilor on the WVA. I have full confidence that you will be a great asset and represent Africa with passion”.
Also WVA Immediate Past President, Dr Kechrid Faouzi, in his mail stated “Congratulations for your brilliant election. I am proud of you to represent the African Continent and AVA. Good luck and congratulation to the NVMA and all Africa.”
Dr. Enahoro, who was honoured as the “Role Model of the Veterinary Profession in Nigeria” by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria Nsukka in 2011, also bagged the Distinguished Alumnus award from his alma mater, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan in March 2017. He was the recipient of Award of Excellence from the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta in February 2016 for “Excellent contributions to Veterinary Enterprises in Nigeria”.
Dr. Gani Enahoro is Edo State born private Veterinary Practitioner and Managing Director of the 31-year old Gan-Rovet Animal Hospital, located in Warri, Delta State.
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