Oshodi’s ATTF presidency means so much for Nigeria’s table tennis, says Bankole
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju
Anderson Bankole, the Chairman of African Para Table Tennis Commission, has that Wahid Oshodi’s election as President of African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) means a lot for Nigeria.
Bankole on telephone interview from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, said that Oshodi’s presidency means so much for further development of table tennis in Nigeria.
“Oshodi is more than qualified to hold the position, because he’s a seasoned sports administrator who has served in several capacities over the years and knows his onions.
“His records as a past President of Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) can’t be over-emphasised.
“He helped in repositioning table tennis in the country and the country’s players have been attending several competitions.
“He was also the Commissioner for Sports in Lagos at the time and he used his office to help support table tennis.
“I am sure without doubt that Oshodi will make more remarkable landmarks in Nigerian table tennis history with this,” the former Commissioner of Police said.
“He knows what the country’s table tennis players and administrators need to further improve the sport, and I believe in his capabilities that he’ll look into them,” he added.
NAN reports that Oshodi emerged as President on Tuesday during the 2024 ATTF Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa.
Oshodi’s victory marks a significant milestone as he becomes the second Nigerian to ever hold this prestigious position.
He followed in the footsteps of Segun George as a former president of the ATTF.
With a distinguished background in sports administration, Oshodi has previously served as the Executive Vice-President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
Also, he was the Deputy President of the ATTF.
His leadership experience also extends to being the Chairman of the Lagos State Table Tennis Association (LSTTA)