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By Anthony Nlebem.
Fuad Oki has been elected the new Chairman of Lagos State Football Association after defeating Tade Azeez in an election held on Wednesday, May 24 at the Onikan Stadium.
In the vice chairman election, Liamed Gafar won with a landslide victory against Dotun Coker to be elected vice chairman of Lagos State FA.
Oki is an advocate of grassroots sports won with 13 votes to beat his opponent Azeez who picked just one vote.
Oki had stated that he was committed to reviving dormant tournaments like the Oba Cup, Ibile Cup, Junior League and Street Soccer.
“My passion for football extends to all levels, and I believe that if we want to drive football administration in Lagos, we must revive some of the major tournaments that have produced stars for the state,” he said.
“My objective is to rekindle the passion for a greater Lagos through football. The FA under my leadership will take football to the various wards, LGs / LCDAs and schools across the state.”
Recalled that the immediate past 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi resigned in March from his position after 12 years in office.