The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos Chapter) has congratulated one of its Executive Committee members, Mr. Phemmy Adetula on his election as Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee.
Lagos SWAN chairman, Mr. Debo Oshundun in his congratulatory message on Friday described the feat as a collective victory for the entire Lagos SWAN family.
“Adetula’s victory at the NOC elections is our victory in Lagos SWAN and we congratulate him as he assumes this new office.
”We know his qualities as a journalist and we are sure he will bring to bear his expertise and make the Nigeria Olympic Committee great again.”
The Lagos SWAN chairman, promised that the association will provide all the necessary support needed to make Adetula tenure a success.
Adetula who got 14 votes to defeat former NOC PRO, Tony Nezianya (13) and Patrick Ibeh (8) .
He take over from the Sports Editor of Vanguard and Sporting Vanguard Tony Ubani .
The body also charged elected Executive Members of the NOC led by unopposed Engr. Habu Gumel who returned as president to hit the ground running to place Nigerian Olympic activities on a solid pedestal.
Other elected officials include, Solomon Ogba (1st Vice president), Francis Orbih (2nd Vice President) and Engr. Ishaku Tikon (3rd vice president)
Former Secretary General Banji Oladapo defeated the incumbent, Tunde Popoola with 22 votes to 12 .
Mohammed Abdullahi was voted as Deputy Secretary General, while Bappa Aliyu returned as Treasurer.
