Tinubu congratulates Wahid Oshodi as newly elected ATTF President

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

In a congratulatory statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu highlighted that Oshodi’s election is a proud moment for Nigeria, following the strong support he garnered leading up to the election.

The President described Oshodi’s election as a vote of confidence in a seasoned sports administrator who has dedicated his time, energy, and resources to developing table tennis at the grassroots level, while demonstrating integrity, accountability, and dedication in his roles.

Applauding Oshodi’s passion and commitment to advancing table tennis locally, nationally, and continent-wide, the Nigerian leader assured him of the nation’s continued goodwill and support in his new role.

“His commitment inspires all sports enthusiasts and is a hopeful sign for the future of table tennis,” President Tinubu said.

The President expressed confidence that Oshodi would leverage his leadership experience to elevate the ATTF and the sport to new levels of success across the continent.

Oshodi, the Deputy President of ATTF and former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development, was elected during the organization’s elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, October 15, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Nominated by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and supported by several African nations, Oshodi’s election reflects Nigeria’s strong backing for its sports leaders.

Oshodi is a former President of the 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).