Association Mourns Nigeria Taekwondo Federation President Abdullahi Saidu

The Enugu State Taekwondo Association has condoled with athletes and coaches of the taekwondo family worldwide, over the demise of the President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Abdullahi Saidu.

Saidu, 53, died on April 1st, 2025, after a prolonged illness as confirmed by his family.

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The Chairman of the Association, Ebere Amaraizu, said in Enugu on Wednesday that the demise of Saidu was a great loss to the taekwondo family and the game grassroots development.

Amaraizu said the late Saidu is a team player and with invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the game and with huge emphasis on community development of taekwondo.

“His enormous support was top notch but then we cannot question God,” Amaraizu said. “His passion and philanthropic contributions to the growth and development of taekwondo athletes will not be forgotten.”

“When I personally related with him during one of our taekwondo outings at Korean Cultural Center Nigeria (KCCN), Abuja, last year, he gave some valuable insights on the way forward for taekwondo.

“We pray for the repose of his soul and for God Almighty to grant the family and the entire taekwondo family in Nigeria and worldwide the fortitude to bear the loss,” he concluded.