By Amaechi Agbo

The Director of Sports, ESUT, Professor Ngozi Rita Ani has been elected as the South-East Zonal Representative at the Nigeria Rowing Canoe and Sailing Federation (NRCSF).

Professor Ani secured four out of five votes cast during the zonal election to beat her closet rival. By the virtue of her victory, she also emerged the only elected female official in the NRCSF board.

Speaking with ESUT Monitor in a interview, the young scholar expressed gratitude to her colleagues for finding her worthy to represent them in the board and promised to be the voice of the zone in NRCSF

I won the South East Representative of Nigeria Rowing Canoe and Sailing Federation 2025 comprising, Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi and Anambra States. As a matter of fact I am the only woman in elected position in the Federation.

Good evening sir, thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts.

“To me, being elected as the South-East zonal representative in the Nigeria Rowing, Canoe, and Sailing Federation, is a huge honour and a significant responsibility. It means that I have been entrusted with the task of representing the interests of Enugu , Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi States in the board and promoting the growth and development of the sport in our region.

“I see this role as an opportunity to serve our zone and contribute to the development of rowing, canoe, and sailing in Nigeria, work closely with athletes, coaches, and officials to promote excellence and inclusivity; foster strong partnerships with stakeholders to advance our sports and be a voice for our zone and advocate for the needs and concerns of our athletes and members

“I am excited about the challenges and opportunities that come with this role, and committed to working diligently to make a positive impact. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and I promise to work tirelessly to ensure our zone is represented with pride and dignity. This election is a justification for the faith and confidence of my colleagues. I will strive to live up to their expectations and deliver results,” she said.

The new board of the Nigeria Rowing Canoe and Sailing Federation was inaugurated on Saturday, October 5 2025 following the election of Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi as the new President

The Nigeria Rowing Canoe and Sailing Federation (NRCSF) is the body responsible for the administration and development of rowing, canoeing, and sailing sports in Nigeria. It oversees national competitions, selects athletes for international events, and works to improve infrastructure and coaching.