By Victor Okoye
Abuja, June 1, 2025 (NAN) Thomas Oloundare-Sunday who is the immediate past Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM on Saturday in Abuja took over from the Deputy Governor of Ondo, Dr. Olaide Adelami as the President of City Sports Club and will alongside his team serve for an initial first term of two years.
Speaking after the club’s general election held in Abuja on Saturday, the newly elected President, Thomas Oloundare-Sunday, emphasised the importance of sports to national development.
He also pledged his commitment to grassroots sports development in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy (RHINSE).
“Sports clearly hold a strategic place in President Tinubu’s agenda.
“We are ready to key into this by deepening our commitment to grassroots tennis development and building a vibrant, healthy community,” he said.
The president said the club was working with relevant stakeholders to promote and develop tennis, especially in the FCT, in line with international best practices.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the club, founded nearly 20 years ago, has evolved into a centre for physical fitness, elite networking, and community engagement.
The outgoing Vice President of the club, Sylvester Uzoama, highlighted some of the club’s achievements in recent years.
He noted that the club had organised several inter-club and inter-city tournaments, as well as hosted coaching clinics for children.
These efforts, he said, have not only positively engaged youth but have also contributed to the development of tennis as a mainstream sport in the FCT.
He added that the club is also developing its permanent site to enhance infrastructure and provide members with a dedicated, wellness-focused environment.
As the new executives assume office, the club looks poised to build on these foundations and continue driving grassroots sports development in the country.
The new executives are: Sunday Olorundare Thomas (President), Joseph Adejo (Vice President), Chukwunonso Nwabueze (Secretary General), and Fatima Okunlola (Assistant Secretary General).
Others include: Okechukwu Okeke (Financial Secretary), Rose Abu (Treasurer), Nkem Achinivu (Captain), Tony Udofa (Vice Captain), Chizomam Opara (Welfare Officer), Pius Ogwuche (Provost), and Mohammed Baba Ali (PRO).(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
