By Biola Lawal
Port Harcourt (Flowerbudnews) The 11th Edition of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) National Swimming Championship has ended in Port Harcourt with a commendation of the National Sports Commission (NSC) for initiating the competition in 2009.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, who was represented by the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Admiral P.C. Nwatu, gave the commendation at the closing ceremony of the championship on Friday on Port Harcourt.
Rear Admiral Nwatu noted on behalf of the CNS that the championship had led to the discovery of talents that would represent Nigeria in next year’s swimming championships.
He recalled that the competition had produced many stars in the past, including Lt-Cdr. Labake Oriretan who had represented and won many laurels for Nigeria.
The FOC NAVTRAC urged the participants to maintain the friendship that they have established among themselves during the championship.
Rear Admiral Nwatu also enjoined them to continue to practice and train hard for future champions.
He noted that the championship was held annually on public-private partnership basis involving the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Aquatic Federation, stressing that swimming was synonymous with the Navy.
Swimming”is a very important activity and recreation for the Nigerian Navy,’: Rear Admiral Nwatu said. (Flowerbudnews)
