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
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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