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Oshodi Re-Elected as Judo Federation President, Vows to Elevate the Sport
By Joel Ajayi
Dr. Musa Oshodi has been re-elected as President of the Nigeria Judo Federation, reaffirming his commitment to advancing the growth and development of the sport across the country.
The election, held on Thursday in Abuja, was described as free, fair, and transparent. Dr. Oshodi secured a landslide victory, polling all 31 out of 31 votes cast, earning him a 2nd term as president with 100% of the votes
The election marks a new chapter for the Nigeria Judo Federation as it seeks to build on past achievements and chart a progressive course for the future of the sport.
As for the position of Vice President Salisu Mohammed polled 36 votes out of 36 votes casted.
In the position of the Treasurers Position, Janet Adakwu Nwagwu scored 34 votes out of total 36 casted.
In other key positions: Franca Audu emerged as the Athlete Representative on the board, winning with 25 out of 25 votes cast.
Amos Iliya clinched the position of Technical Representative, securing 25 out of 26 votes.
As Zonal representatives elected to the board include: Salisu Mohammed Aliyu North West; Ado Umar Garko – North East; Damisa Suleiman – North Central; Musa Oshodi South West; Esudu Lawrence – South East and Josh Franklin – South South
With this mandate, Dr. Oshodi expressed deep gratitude for the trust placed in him and pledged to work even harder to take the sport to new heights and renewed mandate comes with clear priorities: consolidation, grassroots revival, international competitiveness, and strong institutional partnerships.
He unveiled a bold and forward-looking agenda aimed at consolidating past achievements and elevating the sport to new heights.
“This second term is not just a continuation—it’s for consolidation and advancement,”
“We will build on the gains we’ve made and push forward with renewed energy and purpose.”
Dr. Oshodi reaffirmed his commitment to positioning judo as a premier sport in Nigeria, alongside football, athletics, and wrestling. His core agenda includes upgrading the skills of athletes, coaches, and referees through professional training programs.
“We can’t focus solely on athletes—our coaches and referees are just as important. Coaches train them, and referees represent our federation on the global stage. We must build their technical and mental capacity.”
He emphasized the importance of investing in sports infrastructure and revealed plans to constitute a credible marketing committee made up of experienced professionals. This team will be responsible for generating the funds needed to realize the federation’s ambitious goals.
Oshodi also stressed the critical role of the media in the growth of judo in Nigeria, describing it as “the soul of any business.”
He stated said, one of the major pillars of Oshodi’s second term is a robust grassroots revival plan, including cadet and junior tournaments nationwide.
He added that these grassroots initiatives would be consistent and strategic, ensuring sustainability and long-term impact.
Looking ahead, Oshodi outlined the federation’s strategy for international representation, especially with eyes on future Olympic Games.”
He emphasized the need for early preparation and close monitoring of elite athletes, many of whom are already training abroad.
“We want to ensure they get access to grants and proper training. Our national coaches will maintain close oversight no matter where these athletes are based.”
Under Oshodi’s previous tenure, the federation saw notable progress in athlete participation and organizational structure. With his re-election, expectations are high for sustained momentum and even greater achievements in the coming years.
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ITPN FCT Chapter Ends 3-Day Executive Retreat For Professional Impact, Industry Growth
Joel Ajayi
The executive members of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), FCT Chapter, led by the Chairperson, Dr. Fatima Obadaki Sule, have successfully concluded a transformative three-day retreat focused on advancing the 7-point agenda that took cognisance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the socio economic growth and development of the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja in particular and the country as a whole through tourism, hospitality and allied trades sector held in Abuja over the weekend.
In a statement jointly signed by Chairman, ITPN, FCT Chapter Dr. Fatima Obadaki Sule, _FITPN and Publicity Sec. ITPN, FCT Chapter Ahmed Mohammed Sule on Tuesday in Abuja
In his remarks as special guest of honour who also declared the retreat opened, the National President of ITPN, Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, called on the leadership of the FCT Chapter of the Institute to lead by example and ensure the interests and objectives of the Institute come first in running the affairs of the Chapter, noting that advancing best professionalism practices amongst all the members should be the guiding principle.
Chief Odusanwo further reiterated that, as torch bearers of the Institute in the nation’s capital, they should constantly seek for collaboration and cooperation between the public and private sector stakeholders and key operators to promote the ideals of professionalism, skills and capacity development, career upscaling and industry best practices that the Institute firmly stands for,
While applauding the idea of holding retreat, he noted the exercise as very apt and timely and a dynamic platform for strategic discussions and collaborative engagement among the EXCOs, aimed at repositioning the chapter for greater professional impact and industry leadership in the travel tourism, hospitality and allied trades in the nation’s capital in line with the federal government’s desire for country’s economic diversification through tourism as the main hub of the non-oil sector.
Earlier in her welcome address, Dr. Fatima Obadaki Sule stated that the idea behind the retreat was to enable members of her executive team to be abreast of her vision and mission statement in the successful piloting of the affairs of the Chapter which she wrapped up in her 7- Points agenda, adding that it explicitly summed up the goals and objectives of the Institute as a body of practising tourism professionals in the country and her utmost goal of placing the FCT chapter of the Institute above all the chapters as the Kapital Centre of Excellence in Tourism.
She reeled out her 7-point agenda, which formed the core of the retreat and includes:
Organize fitness sessions and mental awareness campaigns, mentorship program for youth, strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders, promote sustainable tourism and leverage technological innovations, enhance professional development, raise awareness of tourist attractions in FCT and support local entrepreneurs.
She then solicited for the support and active participation of members of the executive present at the retreat which she said was crucial for the success of the Institute in achieving progress and moving forward as a professional body.
During the three days’ retreat which began on Friday 24th and ended on Sunday 26th, executive members shared insights, reviewed operational practices in the industry sector, proffered laudable ideas and suggestions as well as mapped out actionable plans to achieve the objectives of the 7- Points agenda.
The Retreat proper was kick started with the presentation by the Guest Speaker, Dr. Taiwo Famogbiyele, Registrar of the Institute on his paper which x-rayed the 7- Points Agenda of the Chairperson of the FCT Chapter of the Institute. He noted that the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria is a body of practising professionals and a force to be reckoned with because tourism and hospitality sector remains one of the fastest growing industries and a critical driver of economic diversification, job creation and national image-building.
He noted that the retreat was critical to achieving a well-coordinated team work and for fine-tuning the program plans of the leadership of the Institute at the Chapter level for smooth implementation, adding that it will enhance team unity and cohesion, bring about clear and measurable action framework and improve accountability, programme visibility/sustainability and concluded with a step by step exposition of the 7- Points Agenda bordering on relevance, implementable means and expected impactful outcome of each.
Key highlights of resolutions reached during the retreat among others, includes: Unity and Collaborative Actions by Members; Strategic Leadership through Participation at national events; Leveraging on Internal Expertise and Networks to tap from the resource and expertise of members in critical national programmes; Focus on 3- Pillar Strategic Framework – *Wellness and Fitness Initiatives, *Youth Mentorship and Career Development Programmes to address critical gap in hospitality and tourism education, Sustainable Tourism Practices to address environmental, social and economic sustainability; Critical Stakeholder Engagement encompassing all sub-sectors of the tourism, hospitality and allied trades; Organizational Development Imperatives involving all members; The Integration of Physical and Mental Wellbeing with dedicated sessions on incorporating regular aerobic exercises to combat work-related stress and boost overall resilience among members.
The Executive Retreat which was the first of its kind by any chapter of the Institute across the country, was highly interactive and underscored the need for robust partnerships and team work targeted at members for resilience and show of commitment for the impactful growth and development of the Institute in the interest of professionalizing the tourism sector as well as for nation building.
The retreat ended on a refreshing and uplifting note, with members recommitting to the 7-points agenda and calling for broader stakeholder involvement to foster a vibrant, inclusive tourism ecosystem in the FCT and nationwide. This initiative aligns with the President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s national goals for sustainable development as well as position ITPN as a proactive force in Nigeria’s creative, tourism and hospitality industry.
In conclusion, members of the executive at the retreat session took time off on day 3 of the exercise and embarked on an excursion tour of one of the prolific eco-tourism spots in the nation’s capital -The Kaspaland and Kayak Resort, where they refreshed, socialized and networked with a renewed commitment to work together and foster best practices in the hospitality and tourism in collaboration with critical stakeholders to support efforts toward sustainable tourism development in Nigeria.
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