By Patrick Omorodion
The Cycling Federation of Nigeria, CFN Sunday concluded its elective Congress at the Gymnasium of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B in Abuja with Engr. Giadomenico Masari returning as its president.
Engr. Masari, who returned unopposed was endorsed by 16 members of the 17-man board, pledge to continue working for the progress of cycling in the country with the support of the members who reposed confidence in him.
He assured his fellow board members and all cycling stakeholders that every effort would be put in to ensure that cycling continues to make progress, not only internationally but locally also.
”I thank you all for the support given me for the successes recorded so far and promise that we shall continue to strive to make sure we do well both nationally and internationally”, he said, adding that even though funding has been a major problem for the development of cycling in the country, the federation would do all within its power to collaborate with organizations and individuals to get more funding for the sport.
Before the election, the Congress amended its constitution to make provisions for the positions of a second vice president and as well as a representative of the Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria, AFFAN.
Apart from Engr. Masari who retained his position as president, other board members who returned are Dr. Emmanuel Igbinosa, Mr. Bashir Mohammed, Dr. Ago Habu Abdullah as vice president, Mrs.Angela Okoro, Mr. Femi Thomas, DCI Farouk Umar Abdullahi, Mr. Patrick Omorodion as well as Dr. Amidu James who was voted to fill the newly created position of second vice president.
New members of the board include Brig-General A. R. Bello, representing NAPHER & SD, Miss Sally Ogana, NAWIS rep, Mrs. Rahab Igbinadolor, AFFAN rep and Miss Tawakalt Yekeen, Athletes rep.
Others are zonal representatives such as Hon. Sulaiman Ahmed Buduru, North-West, Mr. Henry Amike, South-South, Mr. Babatunde Ajibike, South-West and Mr Obinna Mbazi, South-East.
