Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially endorsed Wahid Enitan Oshodi’s candidacy for the presidency of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF). Oshodi, a former Lagos Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development, is contesting the position at the ATTF’s 2024 Elective Annual General Meeting on October 15 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

In a statement issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the government praised Oshodi’s deep passion for table tennis, which has significantly influenced the sport’s development in both Lagos and across Africa.

Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted Oshodi’s extensive contributions, particularly his efforts in promoting youth engagement in the sport and identifying emerging talent. “He has made Lagos and Nigeria proud with his impressive track record within and outside Africa,” the governor remarked. Sanwo-Olu also noted Oshodi’s leadership roles in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the ATTF, where he currently serves as an Executive Vice President and Deputy President, respectively.

Oshodi’s leadership has seen Lagos rise as a table tennis hub, notably during the successful hosting of the ‘Eko 2012’ National Sports Festival and the introduction of the International Sports Classics series. If elected, Oshodi would become the second Nigerian to hold the ATTF presidency, following Engr. Segun George, and would further cement Nigeria’s influence in continental sports leadership.