Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki, Vice President of the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), characterized Mr. Wahid Enitan Oshodi’s appointment as a clear indicator of Nigeria’s growing importance in global sports governance. The previous president of the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation was recently re-elected as the International Table Tennis Federation’s Executive Vice President. 00:07 / 03:11 10 Sec He was re-elected in the first round of voting, which included 15 candidates from around the world, during the continuation of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place online on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Oshodi, who also serves as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa), emerged among the top seven, alongside representatives from the United States, China, Turkey, Australia, Ecuador, Romania, and Jordan.
In his congratulatory message, Mailantarki wrote: “I proudly extend my warmest congratulations to Mr. Wahid Enitan Oshodi on his outstanding re-election as the Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
“This achievement highlights your exceptional global stature, visionary leadership, and the deep trust the international table tennis community continues to place in you.
“Your dedication to advancing the sport’s development, integrity, and modernization remains a global benchmark.
“Nigeria, Africa, and the worldwide sports fraternity celebrate your continued ascent. Your re-election not only honors your individual excellence but also underscores Nigeria’s expanding influence in global sports governance.”
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