• Fri. Feb 14th, 2025


The Nigerian Navy showcased their sporting prowess at the Admiral Wambai Retirement Golf Tournament held at the Dolphin Golf Club in Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos. The event, which featured over 100 participants including civilians and both serving and retired naval personnel, highlighted the Navy’s commitment to recreational activities.

Lieutenant Commander Nathaniel Uti, the Naval Assistant to the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, emerged as the overall winner with a net result of 4 under par, playing on handicap 19. Rear Admiral HD Zakaria of the Naval Doctrine Command narrowly missed a podium finish, coming in fourth with a net result of 1 under par, playing off handicap 8. Retired Lieutenant Andrew Martins won in the veterans’ category.

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)

Rear Admiral MB Hassan, Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, performed the ceremonial tee-off and emphasized the importance of golf as a recreational activity for both serving and retired naval officers. He highlighted the benefits of the sport for maintaining physical fitness and fostering camaraderie among personnel.
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.

Admiral Wambai, the retired officer in whose honor the tournament was organized, expressed his gratitude for the event. He echoed Rear Admiral Hassan’s sentiments, underscoring the importance of sports like golf for overall well-being and fitness.
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

Mr. Isichei Osamgbi, skipper of the Rising Golf Club and Director at NIMASA, encouraged stakeholders in the maritime sector to engage in golf, noting that the sport provides opportunities for collaboration between various agencies and private sector involvement in maritime operations.
L-R: – Emmanuel Maiguwa, Maj Gen E Anaryu, Rear Adm. YB Wambai rtd and Rear Adm. SAG Abbah rtd.

Dignitaries at the event included Mr. Emmanuel Maiguwa, Managing Director of BRICKS Maritime; Rear Admiral Abba; and Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The tournament was organized by the Rising Golf Club of Nigeria in partnership with the Dolphin Golf Club, Navy Town.

Emmanuel Emogware, Competition Secretary for the Admiral Wambai Retirement Kitty, praised the participants and organizers for a successful tournament that celebrated both the sport of golf and the legacy of Admiral Wambai.

Hyacinth Beluchukwu Nwafor

Hyacinth Beluchukwu Nwafor is a seasoned journalist and the CEO/Founder Belch Digital Communications, publishers of Hybrid News Nigeria.

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