Enugu Chamber of Commerce Elects Onyemelukwe as 18th President
Reporting by Tribune Online indicates that the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) elected Nnanyelugo Onyemelukwe as its new president. Onyemelukwe, previously the first deputy president, was elected unopposed during the chamber’s 52nd Annual General Meeting. He is expected to steer the chamber through a difficult macroeconomic environment and oversee preparations for the 37th Enugu International Trade Fair.
The outgoing president, Odeiga Jideonwo, emphasized that the new leadership should focus on empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for global competitiveness. ECCIMA is reportedly working on a roadmap for the 2026 trade fair, which organizers expect to draw significant local and international participation.
The Sun validated the election outcome, quoting a spokesperson who said Onyemelukwe brings deep manufacturing-sector experience. Vanguard also reported on the event, quoting Governor Peter Mbah urging the chamber to sustain its role as a bridge between government and the private sector.
Echotitbits take: ECCIMA is a critical institution in the Southeast’s economic ecosystem. Onyemelukwe’s agenda will be tested by high borrowing costs and inflation pressures. Delivery will depend on practical support for MSMEs—market access, financing pathways, and trade-fair execution.
Source: Gazettengr — https://gazettengr.com/eccima-elects-nnanyelugo-onyemelukwe-as-18th-president/ (2026-01-23)
Photo Credit: Gazettengr 2026-01-23
