FOC Western Naval Command Says Golf Sport Recreates

BY EGUONO ODJEGBA

L-R: – Rear Admiral MB Hassan Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. YB Wambai rtd (Celebrant) and Rear Adm. HD Zakaria Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Doctrine Command (NAVDOC)

The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral MB Hassan has declared that the game of golf is a good recreational activity, especially for officers and personnel of the Nigerian Navy.

L-R: – Club captain Dolphin Golf Club Ojo Eng. Kronakegha Uti., Rear Adm. YB Wambai rtd, Rear Adm. HD Zakaria and Mr. Isichei Osamgbi Director, Administration and Human Resources, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA

Rear Admiral Hassan who made the submission Tuesday when he performed the ceremonial Tee Off at the Admiral Wambai retirement Golf tournament, which took place at the Dolphin Golf Club, Navy Town Ojo Lagos, notes that the game is super refreshing and good for both serving and retired officers.

L-R: – Emmanuel Maiguwa, Maj Gen E Anaryu, Rear Adm. YB Wambai rtd and Rear  Adm. SAG Abbah rtd.

Meanwhile, officers and men of the Nigerian Navy who came tops at the tournament have been commended for their skills and winning streaks.

L-R: – Cdre MB Alhassan, Mr Emmanuel Maiguwa Managing Director, Bricks Ltd, Mr. Philip Kyanet, Rear Admiral YB Wambai rtd. and Rear Adm. FOY Sanusi rtd

A statement made available to our reporter by Emmanuel Emogware, Competition Secretary, Admiral Wambai Retirement Kitty notes that officers and men of the Nigerian Navy took the spotlight at the event.

The statement reads, “With over one hundred (100) players comprising civilians and Naval Personnel both serving and retired participating, the Naval Assistant to the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Lieutenant Commander Nathaniel Uti emerged overall winner with a net result of 4 under par playing on handicap 19.

“The Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Doctrine Command (NAVDOC) Rear Admiral HD Zakaria slightly missed the medals table with a 4th position finish with a net result of one (1) under par result, playing off handicap 8.  Retired Lieutenant Andrew Martins won in the veterans’ category.”

Continuing, the statement reads, “The Flag Officer commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral MB Hassan who performed the ceremonial Tee Off,  says the game of Golf is a good recreational activity for men and officers of the Nigerian Navy; both for serving and retired.

“The Celebrant, Admiral Wambai Rtd who was one time FOC, Western Naval Command, expressed gratitude for the event organised in his honour and corroborated the stance of Hassan, noting that to keep fit, it is imperative to embrace sporting activities such as Golf.”

On his part, the Skipper of Rising Golf Club, Mr Isichei Osamgbi who is also a Director at NIMASA urged stakeholders in the maritime sector to consider engaging in the game of Golf, noting that the game also provides opportunities for collaboration between various Agencies, while also encouraging private sector involvement in the operations of the Nigerian maritime sector.

Managing Director of BRICKS Maritime, Mr. Emmanuel Maiguwa, Rear Admiral Abba and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye were amongst dignitaries who graced the event, which was organized by the Rising Golf Club of Nigeria in partnership with the Dolphin Golf Club, Navy town.