Sports
Dr. Ibrahim Re-Elected as President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Sets Sights on Global Dominance
By Joel Ajayi
Dr. Ibrahim Abdul has been re-elected as the President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) following a smooth and peaceful election held during the Elective Congress at the Gymnasium Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Dr. Abdul, who previously led the federation, was returned unopposed with 12 votes, marking the beginning of his second term in office.
His re-election was met with optimism and high expectations for continued progress and development in Nigerian weightlifting.
In the other election results, Mr. Lawrence Iquaiborn emerged as the new Vice President of the federation after defeating Innocent Nwakwo by 8 votes to 4.
Meanwhile, in the Technical ’ representative category, Sefia Onubaye secured a landslide victory over Mr. Christopher, winning 30 votes to 4.
The peaceful conduct of the elections was widely applauded by stakeholders, who described it as a model for other sports federations in the country.
In his post-election remarks, Dr. Abdul expressed deep appreciation to members of the federation for reposing their confidence in him.
He emphasized that the new leadership’s ambition goes beyond local achievements.
“I am extremely humbled to be elected for another four years. I want to thank my colleagues for the trust they’ve placed in me — I do not take it for granted,” he said.
“Our goal is not just to dominate Africa but to conquer the world in the sport of weightlifting.”
He praised the peaceful nature of the election, describing it as a testament to the unity and maturity within the federation.
“There were no quarrels or tension; everything went smoothly. This is how elections should be conducted — peacefully and respectfully. I urge other federations to adopt this model,” he added.
The newly re-elected president also spoke on the importance of teamwork, commitment, and financial independence in driving the federation forward.
“This responsibility is a selfless one. Running a federation requires significant funding, and we cannot depend entirely on the sports commission. We must seek alternative sponsorships and partnerships to sustain our activities,” he emphasized.
Dr. Abdul called on all members of the executive board to take their roles seriously and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the sport.
“If we are financially self-reliant, we won’t be at the mercy of anyone. We will be able to plan, execute and participate in international events without always begging for support.”
He also said that, Welfare of athletes and coaches will be top priority of board saying that our target is to be number 1 in the world
He concluded by urging members to work hard and collaboratively, assuring them that the new administration would be inclusive and performance-driven.
Sports
Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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