President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, Wahid Enitan Oshodi on his election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF).
Oshodi, the Deputy President of ATTF, was elected at the federation’s elective annual general meeting on Tuesday, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The President noted that Oshodi’s election is a proud moment for Nigeria, reflecting the strong support he garnered in the lead-up.
Oshodi was nominated by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), and backed by several African nations, indicating the Nigeria’s unwavering support for its sports leaders.
The President said that Oshodi’s election is also a vote of confidence in a seasoned sports administrator who has committed his time, energy, and resources to develop table tennis at the grassroots level and demonstrated his integrity, accountability, and dedication in carrying out his responsibilities.
President Tinubu said Oshodi’s commitment inspires all sports enthusiasts and is a hopeful sign for the future of table tennis.
According to the President, Oshodi would bring his extensive leadership experience to elevate ATTF and the sport to the next level of success across the continent.
While applauding Oshodi’s passion and commitment toward advancing table tennis at the local, national and continent levels, the Nigerian leader assures him of the country’s continued goodwill and necessary support to succeed in his new role.
Oshodi was a former NTTF President, a member of the Board of Directors of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation, current Executive Vice President of ITTF.
Oshodi’s distinguished career in sports administration began in 2000 when he was appointed to the Lagos State Sports Council Governing Board by then-Governor Bola Tinubu.
While serving as chairman of the state Table Tennis Association, Oshodi was appointed in 2011 by Governor Babatunde Fashola as Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development. As commissioner, he oversaw the highly successful National Sports Festival, tagged “Eko 2012” , which further cemented his reputation for excellence in sports management.
Oshodi’s election as the new ATTF supremo means Oshodi is the only Nigerian now presiding over a continental sports body.
