Gen. Chris approves Lt Col. Okou recommendation by executives of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) into “CISM Sports Science Commission
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has approved the recommendation of Lieutenant Colonel Okou Femedein Timipre by the Executives of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) into the “CISM Sports Science Commission”
Lt Col. Okou’s approval by the Chief of Defence Staff signals his rise into a place of international reckoning as Nigerian sports continue to gain global recognition with different sports administrators occupying international positions
By the approval of CDS, Colonel Okou will serve as a member of the CISM Sports Science Commission, a commission tasked to advance sport science and scientific knowledge transfer in all CISM member nations.
Lieutenant Colonel Okou Femedein Timipre, who is an international wrestling referee, has served in various committees particularly, as African representative in the international Military Sports Council (CISM) Wrestling Committee
This elevation will see the Nigerian born military sports administrator join other members of the Commission to focus on either “fitness and performance of military sports” or “psychophysiological military fitness and operational readiness”.
In his reaction, Lieutenant Colonel Okou Femedein Timipre who was full of joy extended his unequivocal appreciation to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa for the rare privilege to serve in such a global capacity, stressing that without the approval and other platforms given him, the international Military Sports Council would not have had the opportunity to discover his quality.
Equally, Lt Col Okou thanked the board of CISM for finding him fit for such recommendation, noting he would carry out his assignment efficiently to promote sport in the armed forces all over the world, particularly in Africa.
He also appreciated his superiors and colleagues in the Nigerian military and beyond for the feat.
