Table Tennis: Tinubu congratulates Wahid Oshodi as new President of ATTF

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi as the newly-elected President of the African Table Tennis Federation, stating Oshodi’s election is ‘a proud moment for Nigeria’ in view of the strong, continent-wide support he garnered in the lead-up to the position

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Mr. Wahid Enitan Oshodi of Nigeria on his election as the new President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF).

Mr. Oshodi, Deputy President of ATTF and former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, was elected at the organisation’s elective Annual General Meeting Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who stated this Tuesday, noted President Tinubu affirmed that Oshodi’s election is a proud moment for Nigeria, reflecting the strong support he garnered in the lead-up.

The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) had nominated him, and was also backed by several African countries, indicating the country’s unwavering support for its sports leaders on the African continent.

Onanuga disclosed the President 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.

“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 extensive leadership experience to elevate ATTF and the sport to the next level of success across the continent.

Oshodi, new ATTF President, at a glance

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), former Governor Babatunde Fashola appointed Oshodi as the Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development in 2011.

As a Commissioner, he oversaw the highly successful National Sports Festival, tagged “Eko 2012,” which further cemented his reputation for excellence in sports management.

Applauding Oshodi’s passion and commitment toward advancing table tennis at the local, national and continent levels, President Tinubu assured him of the Nigeria’s continued goodwill and necessary support to succeed in his new role, the statement added.

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