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Zino Lexili Ogazi appointed first female vice president of MODUGA
Entertainment of Wednesday, 5 February 2020
Source: MODUGA
Bessa Simons presenting a certificate to Zino Lexili Ogazi
Zino Lexili Ogazi has been appointed the first female vice president of Models Union of Ghana (MODUGA).
Queen Zee as she is affectionately called is an ex-beauty queen, model, philanthropist and entrepreneur, who is determined and displays the character needed for a leader.
The inaugural ceremony took place at the VIP lounge of the National Theatre of Ghana on January 31, 2020.
This event marks the commencement of a new four-year term, of the newly appointed executives of the Models Union of Ghana – MODUGA.
The swearing in ceremony was performed by Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr Nanayaw Kwakye-Boadu for them to begin their term in office.
The ceremony was attended by several renowned personalities, dignitaries and industry players, some of them are; Executive Member of the Creative Art Council, Mr. Socrates Sarfo; United Nations Youth Association- Ghana officials and MUSIGA Presidential Aspirants Bessa Simons and Ras Caleb.
Others were second Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Board of MODUGA Mr. Sparkzuta and Board member Mr. Ken Kunaza, Head of Administration at MUSIGA Ahuma Ocansey a.k.a Daddy Bosco, veteran models and fresh face models.
Speaking at the event, Zino Lexili Ogazi expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and urged other elected members of the union to carry out their duties judiciously.
“Today, we continue that journey to boundless determination for greatness.
New era of responsibility is required of us. We shall carry out these duties not nonchalantly but gladly, knowing that nothing is so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character than giving our all to a difficult task for our passion.”
“The state of our union calls for serious action, and this is a promise that we will act, not only Together, we will labor to improve working conditions and to inspire everyone in the modeling industry to make the necessary changes to achieve a working environment based on respect, support, and understanding and to lay a new foundation for growth.”
Ms Zino promised to unite all models working in Ghana, and constitute a unified voice for models in the public and political debate.
“Protect the models’ labour rights, including issues of child labour, wages, legal protection, and working conditions. Offer various educational, consultive, and social events, and once a year host awards for the industry. Furthermore, offer free legal and psychological consulting, and emphasize proactivity in the guiding and coaching of new models and their parents on the issues they face when entering the modeling industry,” she said.
