By Joe Apu
Captain Festus Adewuyi has been re-elected as the Commodore of the Navy Sailing Club, NSC Ojo, Lagos, following the club’s Annual General Meeting and election held over the weekend at the Rockview Hotel, Festac Town, Lagos.
Adewuyi secured 56 out of 57 votes, representing 98 percent of the total votes, to return for another one-year term. Chima Sampson also returned as the Vice Commodore with the same number of votes.
Other officials elected include Simon Olabode as Rear Commodore, Warrant Officer Monday Orji as Sailing Secretary, Vivian Osas as Membership Secretary, and Abdulsalam Jamailu as Works Secretary. In addition, Steven Krakpe was appointed General Secretary, succeeding Joe Apu, while Christopher Okonkwo and Monday Ibhagui were elected as Financial Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
After the election, Commodore Adewuyi outlined his primary objective, which is to reposition the club and increase investment in athletes. “My focus will be on the infrastructural development of the club, particularly in active sailing competitions, including sailing, kayaking, and swimming. This will help our athletes compete at both national and potentially Olympic levels,” he stated.
Former Rear Commodore of the club, Hilary Egwue advised the newly elected executives to build on the existing foundations, while Board of Trustees member Ismaila Kudaisi expressed optimism about the club’s future. “Despite the challenges we’ve faced recently, I’m pleased to see things improving. It’s crucial for the new board to continue with the reforms and maintain the unity that has defined us in the past,” Kudaisi remarked.