EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Navy Called to Sustain Sportsmanship Momentum

The Lagos State Commissioner of Sports, Mr. Waheed Oshodi, has urged the Nigerian Navy (NN) to remain focused in sustaining momentum in sportsmanship.

Oshodi who was represented by Mr. Tunde Bankole, made this disclosure at the recently concluded 2014 Western Naval Command (WNC) Sports Competition organised for officers and men of the command at the legacy pitch of the National Stadium, Surulere.

He said, "Winning is a testimony of hard work rather than getting into nefarious activities. Therefore, the desire to excel must not extinguish, you must sustain the momentum as we shall ensure conducive environment in Lagos."

Also speaking, the Flag Officer Commanding, WNC, Rear Admiral Ilesanmi Alade, said the intra command competition was an avenue for excellence, adding that the objective of organising the competition has been achieved.

While thanking the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, especially for the guidance towards ensuring that the command meets its goals, he said the command command is now set to participate in future military sporting events.

Alade who was represented by the WNC Chief Staff Officer, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ofik, said the sporting event has enabled the command select its team for the next NN games.

Expressing satisfaction in the performance of the team, he said the military has done much to ensure that it produces athletes that represents the country in major international competition.

He said, "The Nigerian Navy Barrack Sporting Field in Mobil Road has made history by producing sports men of international reckoning and who are able to represent Nigeria in major events abroad."

The competition five-day competition ended with Team Alpha emerging  the overall winner with 11 gold and 8 silver and 7 bronze medals, while team Bravo came second with 11 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze medals.

Team Delta and Team Charlie came 3rd and 4th respectively with 7 Gold, 9Silver and 7 Bronze and 7 Gold, 6Silver and 6 Bronze.

Other teams were Teams Bravo, Charlie and Delta from naval schools, ships, and other naval establishments, also participated in exercises like Tennis, Swimming,  Volley ball, Basket ball, Chess, Badminton,  Athletics and Golf.