The Nation Newspaper

Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi has been re-elected as Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) during the continuation of its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held online on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Former Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Secretary General Olabanji Oladapo, has also been confirmed as a member of the ITTF Council following the ratification of new Council Members.

Oshodi, who serves as President of ITTF Africa, secured his seat in the first round of voting, which featured 15 candidates from around the world.

He finished among the top seven alongside representatives from the United States, China, Turkey, Australia, Ecuador, Romania, and Jordan. Among the three African contenders—Oshodi, Egypt’s Alaa Meshref, and South Africa’s Hajera Kajee—Oshodi was the sole candidate elected to the eight-member Vice President team.

He and China’s Liu Guoliang are the only returning members from the outgoing executive board, with six newcomers set to join them.

Oshodi will now serve a second four-year term (2025–2029) alongside ITTF President Petra Sörling, continuing his efforts to enhance Africa’s voice and influence on the global stage.

A seasoned sports administrator, lawyer, and civil engineer, Oshodi has held several key leadership roles in Nigeria and across Africa. As Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development from 2011, he organised the 2012 National Sports Festival and oversaw major infrastructure projects.

As President of the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation from 2013, he drove youth development initiatives and elevated the country’s international profile by hosting ITTF Challenger tournaments.

Oshodi’s ascent in continental leadership began in 2016 when he became Vice President of ITTF Africa (Western Region). He later rose to Deputy President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) in 2021 and was elected President in 2024, championing broader access and participation in the sport across Africa.

With his re-election, Oshodi is set to continue shaping the global development of table tennis while reinforcing Africa’s position within the ITTF.

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