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All Stars Tennis Club PH Inaugurates New Officers
All Stars Tennis Club 1994, in Port Harcourt, has elected new officers that will pilot its affairs for the next two years.
The election which took place recently at number five field in Port Harcourt township saw huge attendance by members of the club, sportswriters and sports lovers.
At the end of the election, Ifiesimama Omineokuma, was elected President, unopposed, while Nelson Sam-Adoki emerged as Captain, Sammy Sam-Adoki Secretary and Akeem Kareem as treasurer/ financial secretary.
In his acceptance speech newly elected of the Club promised to rebrand and move the organisation forward.
Omineokuma, further enjoined members to be discipline and co operate with the executive to achieve its set goals.
He thank members for the confidence reposed on him, saying that the present executive would not disappoint members in all ramifications.
“ I promise that I will move the club forward and my executive will not disappoint you in any way.
I thank members for the confidence you reposed on me to elect me President of this organisation. I will give the club new leave of life through accountability and transparency” Omineokuma said.
Speaking, patron and trustee of the club, elder Bapakaye Sam- Adoki, admonished members to reappraise themselves by ensuring that they carry out activities of the club effectively and efficiently as its creates fitness and mental alertness.
Elder Sam-Adoki, who was former State tennis star charged the new executive to take the club to next level, and promised to celebrate his birthday with a tournament at the court. He prayed God to give the exco courage and wisdom to pilot the affairs.
Also speaking, a reknowned handball coach in the State , Coach Pat Briggs, further advised the new executive to organise Children holiday tennis programmes to catch them young to be future star.
Earlier, the Chairman of election planning committee , elder Collins Barasimieye, thank members for their peaceful conduct during and after the elections.
Stories by Tonye Orabere