Riza Azoor - COLOMBO DISTRICT SCOUT COMMISSIONER

It gives  us great pleasure to  inform all of you that OWSC member - Riza Azoor has been appointed as the new District Scout Commissioner for the Colombo District. His appointment was confirmed at the A.G.M. of the S.L.Scouts Association Colombo District Branch held  a few days ago.
He succeeds Mr Janaprith Fernando, LLB who held this position for the past 5 years.

As you may recall, Riza (Riza aiyya to most past scouts at Wesley College) has been the Scout Leader at his Alma mater since 1980 and has also been active in the Colombo District Scout Association initially as a District Scout Leader for many years and later as an Assistant District Commissioner. He was also the organizing commissioner of the Annual Colombo district camporee a few years back.

He becomes the first past scout of the 14th Colombo (Wesley College) Scout Troop and Old Wesleyite to be appointed to this prestigious and very responsible position, in the 96 year history of Scouting in the District. He also happens to be the first Sri Lankan Malay to don this mantle.

The President, Executive Committe & the members of the OWSC congratulate Riza Azoor & wish him well in all his endeavors .