President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Wahid Enitan Oshodi on his recent election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF).
This announcement was announced in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Oshodi, who previously served as the Deputy President of ATTF and as Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development, was elected during the organisation’s annual general meeting held on 15 October in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
President Tinubu expressed pride in Oshodi’s achievement, emphasizing the strong support he received leading up to the election.
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Nominated by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and endorsed by numerous African nations, Oshodi’s election signifies Nigeria’s steadfast support for its sports leaders.
The President described Oshodi’s election as a testament to his capabilities as a seasoned sports administrator.
He commended Oshodi’s dedication, integrity, and accountability in promoting grassroots table tennis, noting that his commitment serves as an inspiration to sports enthusiasts and represents a hopeful outlook for the sport’s future.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that Oshodi will leverage his extensive leadership experience to elevate the ATTF and advance table tennis across Africa.
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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.
He also served as the chairman of the Lagos State Table Tennis Association (LSTTA) and was appointed by Governor Babatunde Fashola as Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development in 2011.
During his tenure, he successfully oversaw the National Sports Festival, known as “Eko 2012,” which solidified his reputation for excellence in sports management.
5While applauding Oshodi’s passion and commitment to advancing table tennis at local, national, and continental levels, President Tinubu assured him of Nigeria’s ongoing support as he embarks on this new role.
