President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi, on his election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF).
President Tinubu noted in a congratulatory statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, that Mr. Oshodi’s election is a proud moment for Nigeria, following the massive support he garnered in the lead-up.
The President said Mr. 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.
While applauding Mr. Oshodi’s passion and commitment toward advancing table tennis at the local, national, and continent levels, the Nigerian leader assured him of the nation’s continued goodwill and necessary support to succeed in his new role.
“His commitment inspires all sports enthusiasts and is a hopeful sign for the future of table tennis.”
According to President Tinubu, Oshodi will bring his leadership experience to elevate ATTF and the sport to the next level of success across the continent.
Oshodi, the Deputy President of ATTF and former Lagos state commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development, was elected at the organization’s elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, October 15, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
He was nominated by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and backed by several African nations, indicating the country’s unwavering support for its sports leaders.
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 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 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 supervised the National Sports Festival, tagged “Eko 2012,” which has further enhanced his reputation for excellence in sports management.
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