President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated Wahid Oshodi on his election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF).
Until his election, Oshodi was the Deputy President of ATTF and former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development.
He was elected at the organisation’s elective annual general meeting on Oct. 15 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The President, in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, noted that Oshodi’s election was a proud moment for Nigeria, reflecting the strong support he garnered in the lead-up.
Oshodi was nominated by the NTTF and backed by several African nations, indicating the country’s unwavering support for its sports leaders.
Tinubu said Oshodi’s election was also a vote of confidence in a seasoned sports administrator who had committed his time, energy, and resources to develop table tennis at the grassroots level.
He added that Oshodi had demonstrated integrity, accountability, and dedication in carrying out his responsibilities.
“His commitment inspires all sports enthusiasts and is a hopeful sign for the future of table tennis,” said the President.
According to him, Oshodi will bring his extensive leadership experience to elevate ATTF and the sport to the next level of success across the continent.
Oshodi was a former President of NTTF, a member of the Board of Directors for the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF) and the current Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
Oshodi’s 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 Lagos State Table Tennis Association (LSTTA), Oshodi was appointed in 2011 by Governor Babatunde Fashola as Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development.
As commissioner, he oversaw the National Sports Festival, tagged “Eko 2012,” which further cemented his reputation for excellence in sports management.
Tinubu applauded Oshodi’s passion and commitment toward advancing table tennis at the local, national and continent levels.
He assured him of the country’s continued goodwill and necessary support to succeed in his new role. (NAN)
