Sanwo-Olu celebrates Oshodi’s rise to continental table tennis presidency

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Thursday praised the election of Wahid Enitan Oshodi as the 6th President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday.

Oshodi, a former Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development, was unanimously elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the continental body held at the African Union (AU) headquarters.

The meeting was attended by 40 member nations of the ATTF, making Oshodi the second Nigerian to lead the continental sports body after Segun George, who served from 1988 to 1996.
“We are indeed proud of a true Lagosian who has continued to put Nigeria and Lagos on the world map through his sheer ingenuity in sports.

“His rising profile within and outside the continent has not come as a surprise, as he has shown to be a reliable hand when it comes to sports development.
“His keen interest in youth development has helped to unearth several stars like Quadri Aruna and Olajide Omotayo.

“He is loved by the athletes and genuinely takes a special interest in their welfare. Since he left office as Commissioner, he has kept faith in sports, and this has been confirmed by his unanimous election in Addis Ababa,” said Governor Sanwo-Olu.
  Sanwo-Olu also pledged the state’s support to Oshodi and called on other Nigerians to support their compatriot, who has continued to make the country proud with his international acceptance.
  Oshodi’s journey in sports administration began in 2000 when he was appointed to the Lagos State Sports Council Governing Board under the administration of then-Governor Bola Tinubu.