After a period of turmoil within the Kunsill Nazzjonali Zghazagh (KNZ), the council has finally turned over a new leaf. New President Michael Piccinino, is definitely a familiar face with many University students and it is precisely for this reason that things are finally looking up for the council. Piccinino has gained various experience through his involvement with youth and therefore, as he said himself, he is striving to “work together with each and every one of the executive” to be able to “work closely with all our member organisations.”
The Third Eye contacted Michael Piccinino instantly after he declared on Facebook that he got elected as the KNZ new President, who gave comments to The Third Eye and also explained the roles of the new members.
Undoubtedly, the council has a difficult task with ensuring that it regains the trust of youth once more after all that has happened. Nonetheless, the new executive in today’s Extraordinary General Meeting, came across as very keen and determined to be, what Piccinino described, as the “truly National Organ for youth and youth organisations in Malta.”
The outgoing and energetic Naomi Bugre is now the Vice-President of KNZ whilst Sean Ellul occupies the role of Secretary General with Graham Sansone serving as Deputy Secretary General.
Martina Camilleri is the new Financial Officer for KNZ, Monique Agius is the PR Officer, Jasmine Farrugia is now serving as National Activities Officer, Kurt Vella is the EU Presidency Officer and Neil Smart Costantino occupies the role of International and EU Officer.
Moreover, Sara Ezabe is now the Public Policy and Youth Rights Commissioner, whilst Adrian Dominic Ellul is the Yourh Services Commissioner. On behalf of the Gozitan youth, Eman Borg is now serving as Gozo Regional Officer and William Vella is the new Gozo Liason Officer.
The Third Eye would like to congratulate the new executive, whilst wishing them luck for a fruitful year.
