Head coach of Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens Football Club of Lagos, Damilarr Jaiyeola has elected as the new president of Female Football Academies of Proprietors (FEFAP).
Jaiyeola polled 14 votes to defeat incumbent president, Prince Ganiu Adetunji who polled 13 votes in a keenly contested FEFAP presidential election that observed by 36 Lion boss, Liameed Gafar with some invited guests and media in attendance.
The FEFAP general elections took place on Tuesday in Lagos which saw 27 electorates voted for their choice candidates.
The newly elected president of Female Football Academies of Proprietors,(FEFAP) , Damilare Jaiyeola has promised to execute some programmes that would benefit the members throughout his administration.
Reacting to the victory, Jaiyeola said the victory was a clear indication that the members truly needed a change and promised to improve the association through his different programmes.
“I thank God for this victory.It was a kneely contested election between me and my immediate past president.During my own tenure, i will initiate some programmes like getting a sponsor for our league, ensure that coaches are well trained and organise series of seminars for our members within Lagos and outside the state,”he said.
Jaiyeola said he would run an inclusive government noted that he would also continue some programmes of his predecessor during his own adminstration.
He however called on the past exco and members of the association to give him their necessary support in order to achieve his set targets.
“I cannot do it alone.i need the support of my past exco especially my immediate past president, Prince Adetunji.He had done well for the association and such a person cannot be ignored in my adminstration,”,he said.
He however thanked chairman of Eletu Queens, Prince Kazeem Eletu for his support given him to during his campaign and promised to run transparent administration.
Meanwhile In a vice president position, Paul Soneye returned elected polled 19 votes to defeat Usman Olanrewaju who polled 8 votes.
Other candidates elected unopposed as Abiola Olawale Best elected as Secretary, Paul Oluwafemi Micheal elected as financial secretary, while Olowu Olayinka elected as treasurer as Mustapha Azeez Olawale elected as PRO.
