Media Release

Nottingham, May 15: The Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA) unanimously elected Godfrey Sequeira for the successive second term as president on the 18th annual general body meeting held on March 31st, at Cotgrave Club Hall.

The meeting began with the prayer invoking blessings of the Almighty. Sitting president Godfrey Sequeira welcomed the gathering present at the hall. Godfrey Sequeira appreciated the former committee members for their relentless service offered during their term. The committee members were congratulated for a successful Easter celebration.

The annual report for the past two years was presented by Deepak Alvares. The audited accounts for the financial years 2022-24 were read out by Lydia Lewis and the approval was sought from the general body. The elections for the new committee were conducted by John Fernandes.

The elected executive committee of MUKA for the year 2024-26 is as follows:

President: Godfrey Sequeira

Vice President: Anitha Sequeira

Secretary: Dorothy D’Souza

Treasurer: Lydia Lewis

Cultural Secretary: Jennifer Fernandes

Communication Co-ordinator: Anson Dias

Liturgical Secretary: Deepak Alvares

Sports Secretary: John Fernandes

Additional Committee Members:

Bryan Miranda

Conrad Aranha

Arvin D’Souza

Sachin Fernandes

Vincent D’Souza

Irene Rasquinha

Harry D’Souza

Naveen Lobo

Stany Sequeira

Addressing the general Body of MUKA, Godfrey Sequeira congratulated the newly elected committee and conveyed his gratitude towards former committee members. The president thanked the general body for this opportunity and promised to continue to uphold the legacy of MUKA. Also, he sought active support from the members and expressed his desire to make MUKA a stronger association of Konkani speakers in the United Kingdom.