The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has received commendations from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) for appointing Wahid Oshodi, the ITTF’s executive Vice President, as the chairman of its Ethics and Good Governance Commission. Oshodi, who is responsible for Communications & Protocol, Governance, and World Ranking in the ITTF executive committee, was notified of his appointment through a letter from NOC President Habu Gumel.
Gumel expressed his pleasure in informing Oshodi about his appointment and highlighted
that it was a recognition of his extensive experience and outstanding contributions to
Nigerian sports and the Olympic Movement. Gumel expressed hope that Oshodi would
utilize his expertise and experience to achieve the goals of the commission and the NOC as a whole.
ITTF President Petra Sorling conveyed congratulations to Oshodi on his appointment and
acknowledged his significant contributions to the ITTF since joining in 2021.
Sorling mentioned that the appointment recognized Oshodi’s wealth of experience and outstanding contributions to Nigerian sports and the international table tennis community.
The statement from ITTF, signed by Sorling, also reaffirmed their decision to assign Oshodi with the governance portfolio within the ITTF executive board in early 2022.
Oshodi, who also holds the position of Deputy President of ITTF Africa, expressed his
gratitude for the commendation and described the appointment as an opportunity to take on more work and responsibilities.
In addition to Oshodi, the NOC appointed Olabanji Oladapo, a member of the ITTF Board of Directors and former secretary general of NOC, as the Chairman of the Liaison Commission.
This move further demonstrates the NOC’s commitment to engaging top sports personalities in key roles.
The appointment of Oshodi and Oladapo by the NOC showcases the recognition of their
expertise and contributions to Nigerian sports and the international table tennis community.
It also highlights the NOC’s dedication to ensuring ethical practices and good governance within the organization. With their wealth of experience, Oshodi and Oladapo are expected to make significant contributions to the respective commissions they lead, further enhancing the development of sports in Nigeria.
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