Adeshina emerges chairman of estate agents

By Damilola Kushimo

Adeshina has emerged as the chairman of Estate Rents and Commission Agent Association of Nigeria (ERCAAN), Isolo, Ishagatedo and Ire-Akari Zone, following the first election conducted by the association in the zone.

Adesina is succeeding Hon. Ganiyu Aro, who has been acting as the chairman since March, this year when the association was incorporated into the parent body.

During the election conducted by the chairman of the State Electoral Committee of the association, Alhaji Rotimi Shotunde, Adeshina polled 43 votes to defeat his sole contender, Hon. AbdulAkeem Salaudeen, who got 14 polls.

Other elected executive members include Hon. Owolabi Kolawole, who emerged as the zone’s vice president; Hon. Comfort Adu, Hon. Daniel Kuyoro, Hon. Adewale Junaid and Oyewusi as Treasurer, Chief Whip, Public Relations Officer and Welfare officer respectively.

Hon. Ajibola Balogun and Tiamiyu Segun emerged as Secretary and Financial secretary unopposed respectively.

Speaking to ECHONEWS, the newly elected chairman pledged to ensure that arbitrary house rent increase by landlords is stopped.

According to him, tenants suffer when landlords increase their house rents at will without following due process or considering the economic situation.

He also promised to make sure the association does not derail from being honest to maintain the confidence their clients have built in them.

“We will make sure we stop the arbitrary increase of house rent from landlords. Most times, these landlords act as agents and lawyers, take legal fees and agent fees all to themselves. These are also part of what we will try to correct.

“I give glory to God for making my victory possible. I always tell the members of this association that we have to work together. We must do everything possible to protect the honesty the association is known for. I will make sure that no room is given to anybody that wants to tarnish the image of the association. We will sustain and build on the confidence members of the public have in us.