[15] Ifeolu Adewumi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Man O' War club at the University of Ife, was elected as the first Supreme Commandant (National President) of NUMOWCHIN.
Chief Coordinators from various Man O' War clubs agreed on the necessity of deliberate efforts to revive NUMOWCHIN during a Passing out Parade (PoP) ceremony held at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) in 2006.
[25][26][27] The mission of Man O' War is to direct human resources towards rendering community services and creating unique life experiences that promote self-awareness.
[28][29][30] The establishment of Man O' War is governed by Section 8b of the Military Act, operating as a Uniform Organization with a ranking structure under the centre's supervision.
[31] The organization focuses on training for responsible leadership, safety & rescue, good citizenship, social & security services, and community development.
[38][39] Alec Dickson, with an interest in community development, established the Man O' War Bay Training Centre in 1951 in Victoria, Southern Cameroon.
[45][46] The centre operates as an informal institution, using environmental challenges to instill core values such as courage, trust, integrity, and compassion for others in participants.