Sports
BWF Council Seat a Catalyst for Badminton Growth-Orbih
Joel Ajayi
The newly elected member of Badminton World Council Seat and President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, has stated that his recent election into the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council will significantly contribute to the growth and development of badminton in Nigeria and Africa.
Speaking to Journalists on Friday in Abuja, Orbih described the victory as a major step forward for the sport in the region.
“Securing this position is a great development for the growth of badminton in Nigeria and across Africa,” he said.
However, he was quick to clarify the scope of his new role. “When I was campaigning for the position, I initially thought I would be representing Nigeria or Africa. But we were made to understand that once elected, you no longer represent just your country or continent—you represent the world,” he explained.
Orbih is now one of only two Africans serving on the 20-member BWF Council, a body tasked with shaping global policies and making key decisions to drive the sport forward.
“Our focus is to create and implement policies that will enable rapid growth and global development of the game,” he said. “And when progress happens at that level, it positively affects everyone—every country and every continent.”
He expressed optimism about the future, noting the impressive calibre of individuals on the current BWF Council.
“The people in this council give me a lot of confidence. I believe we’re going to build on what has already been achieved and push the sport to greater heights. The outlook is very positive,” Orbih concluded.
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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