President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Wahid Enitan Oshodi of Nigeria on his election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF).<\/p>\n
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Oshodi, the former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development, and Deputy President of ATTF, was elected during the federation\u2019s annual general meeting on October 15 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.<\/p>\n
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In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) today, the President Bola Ahmed\u00a0 Tinubu described Oshodi\u2019s victory as a proud moment for Nigeria, reflecting the broad support he received in the run-up to the election. Nominated by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and endorsed by several African nations, Oshodi\u2019s election highlights the trust placed in his leadership by the continent\u2019s sporting community.<\/p>\n
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\u201cOshodi\u2019s election is a vote of confidence in a seasoned sports administrator who has devoted his time, energy, and resources to grassroots table tennis development while demonstrating integrity, accountability, and dedication,\u201d President Tinubu stated.<\/p>\n
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The President expressed optimism that Oshodi\u2019s leadership will inspire sports enthusiasts and advance the sport across Africa. Tinubu emphasized that Oshodi\u2019s extensive experience positions him to elevate ATTF to new heights.<\/p>\n
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Oshodi, who previously served as President of the NTTF, currently holds leadership roles on the boards of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF) and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).<\/p>\n
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His journey in sports administration began in 2000 when then-Governor Bola Tinubu appointed him to the Lagos State Sports Council. As chairman of the Lagos State Table Tennis Association, he was later appointed Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development by Governor Babatunde Fashola in 2011. During his tenure, Oshodi successfully managed the \u201cEko 2012\u201d National Sports Festival, earning recognition for his excellence in sports management.<\/p>\n
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President Tinubu applauded Oshodi\u2019s passion and commitment to table tennis and assured him of Nigeria\u2019s continued goodwill and support as he embarks on his new role leading the ATTF.<\/p>\n
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