Friday, June 10 2022

In a bid to reposition the federation for better performance, the Nigerian Chess Federation (NCF) has announced the appointment of prominent sports ambassadors for its working committee.

NCF General Secretary Akinyele Oladapo said in a statement that the appointment of the 11 different members of the standing committee stemmed from the resolution of its board of directors.

“Following the resolution of the NCF Board of Directors, on the composition of various working committees, the persons on the list have been appointed.

“They are to sit in the working committees of the NCF, while the official inauguration will be held via a zoom meeting on Monday, February 7 led by NCF Chairman, DIG Sani Mohammed.

The media and publicity committee has Odion Aikhoje as chairman, Femi Solaja as member, the others are: Kunle Kasumu, Samson Ofubu, Jide Ogunsanwo, Ebenezer Bajela, John Fawole Oyeyemi, Babatunde Ogunsiku and Awope Adebisi.

“The Finance/Marketing brand: Adeyinka Adewole as President, Arch. Nnamdi Nwoye as Vice President, Others; Lolomari George, Jonathan Odega, Ademola Alli, Magnus Ekpiken, Austin Apemiye, Robert Asibor, Mathew Onoba, Joseph Kyosu, Femi Akinnirun, Daniel Atiogbe and Ezenna Lovejoy.

Oladapo added “Technical Committee; Alh. Dr Bode Durotoye as President, Eugene Akhiwu as Vice President, others: Odion Aihkoje, Kola Rex, Austin Apemiye, Jimson Odufuye, Tunde Sawyer and Lekan Adeyemi.

“Events Committee Chairman, Ademola Alli; Vice President, Martins Amabipi, others: Danlami Abubakar, CP Kabiru Ibrahim (Rtd), Dr Niyi Oriolowo, Rotimi Dasaolu, David Ozoadibe, ACP Ofili Felix and Adeyinka Adewole.

“Medical and Anti-Doping: Dr Mc Donald as President, Professor Bewaji as Vice President Dr Olomola, Dr Nsisong, Dr Odum Martin, Funke Kajuni, Stanley, Dr Apollo, Lawal Yusuf Hunkuyi and Dr Owen Maduka.

“Records, Archives and Awards Committee, Kunle Kasumu as Chairman, Segun Akinbiyi as Vice Chairman, Others: Jide Ogunsanwo, Fashina Olufemi, David Erhabor, Odion Aikhoje, General AA Oyelade, Adebayo Adegboyega, Martins Amabipi, DSP Job Atabor and Olawale Oyeleye.

“The Competition Committee has Lekan Adeyemi as Chairman, Chief Odega as Vice Chairman and others: Dr Donald, Professor Oniye, Peter Agbonkhese, Rachael Dappa and Iredele Ogunbayo.

According to Oladapo, the members of the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee have Prof. Ogunade as chairman, Engr. Bawa Mohammed as Vice President, others: Demola Oyebanji, Prof Bewaji, Eugene Akhiwu, MAO Akitoye and Tayo Amisu.

“For special projects, President Engr. Bawa Mohammed, Austin Apemiye Vice, others: Eugene Akhiwu, Arch. Richmier Ogbu, Thomas Oparaugo, Tunde Onakoya, Rachael Dappa and MAO Akitoye.

“Membership and Welfare Committee, Eugene Akhiwu as Chairman, MAO Akitoye, Vice Chairman, Others: Adeyinka Adewole, Martins Amabipi and Rosemary Amadasun.

“The online committee members are; Lolomari George as President, Obinna Ogbonnaya as Vice President. Others: Samson Ofubu, Kenny Olajide, Ojeleye Olawale, Paul Boyo and Oluwadurotimi Lapite,” he said.

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