Officers and men of the Nigerian Navy took the spotlight at the Admiral Wambai Retirement Golf Tournament which took place recently at the Dolphin Golf Club, Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos.
With over 100 players, comprising civilians and Naval personnel both serving and retired, 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 Competition Secretary, Admiral Wambai Retirement Kitty, Mr. Emmanuel Emogware in a statement made available to Maritime Bits, was quoted saying that theFlag 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 under par result, playing off handicap 8.
In the same vein, Retired Lieutenant Andrew Martins won in the veterans’ category.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), 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 including those that retired.
The celebrant, Admiral Wambai (retired) who was the former FOC, Western Naval Command, expressed gratitude to the organisers for organizing the event in his honour.
He 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 the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) urged stakeholders in the maritime sector to consider engaging in the game of golf.
Osamgbi noted 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.
The Managing Director of BRICKS Maritime, Mr. Emmanuel Maiguwa, Rear Admiral Abba and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye were amongst dignitaries who graced the occasion.
The event was organized by the Rising Golf Club of Nigeria in partnership with the Dolphin Golf Club, Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos.
