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Abdul has re -elected president of the Federation for Nigeria weight lifting
… we are proud of the NWF results – President NSC
Abuja (basic reporter) in a solidarity show and affirmation of continuity, the Board of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, (NWF) has returned dr. Ibrahim Abdul as president for a second term.
The re -election of dr. Abdul took place at the NWF 2025 elective congress held in the gym hall, the B pack B of the Mosupo Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday.
Although he was the only candidate for the position, he interviewed 12 votes of the 12 members of the Executive Council to keep his office for the next four years.
In the other positions that were supervised by the National Sports Commission, by the director of the Federation of the Department of elite athletes (FEAD), by the Nigeria Olympic Committee and by others, Lawrence Iquaborn was elected as the new vice president of the Federation.
The member of the Africa Federation (WAF) and the International Pensi lifting federation (IWF), interviewed a total of 8 votes to beat his opponent, Mr. Nwankwo Innocent who had four votes.
In the same way, in the position of the technical representative, the onubaye coach Sefia defeated the historical operator Christopher Nwadei from 34 to 4 votes to be declared winner.
The position of the athletes’ representative was won by the Bronze Medal of the Commonwealth Games of 2022, Osijo Taiwo who was the only candidate.
According to a press declaration issued by the media officer of the Federation, Amaechi Agbo, he observed that the new members of the Board of Directors made up of dr. Ibrahim Abdul, President: iquaborn Lawrence, vice -president, Ibeh Luke, Olarinaye Steve, Nwankwo Innocent, among others.
Meanwhile, the National Sports Commission NSC has praised the Nigeria weight lifting federation for its commendable results since dr. Ibrahim Abdul took on the leadership of the Federation in September 2021.
The president of the NSC, Malam Shebu Dikko, gave praise on Saturday during his speech at the elective congress of the weight of the weight of the weight of Nigeria 2025 in Abuja
Represented by the special consultant on the strategy, legal and administration, Barr Musa Amadu, the sports commission has promised continuous support for the Federation to obtain more laurels.
“The Nigeria weight lifting federation is one of the main actors in terms of sports development in Nigeria. We are proud, as a national sports commission, of the successes and successes that the body has achieved over the years.
“The weight lifting has done a lot for this country and we need to do everything possible to bring those beautiful old days back. To do this, the men and women of the NWF Boardd must have passion for sport,” he said.
Below is the complete list of the results of the NWF elective congress of 2025
Zonal representatives:
1. North Central – Dr Abdul Ibrahim Aladi
2. North East – Zana Umara
3. North West – Sen. Hussini Babangida UBA
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5. South South – iquabom Lawrence Tom
6. South West – Lasisi Kazeem Adremi
7. Technical representative – Onubaye Sefiya
8. Athlete representative – Osijo Taiwo
Members of the Board of Directors NWF
1. Dr. Abdul Ibrahim Aladi – President
2. Iquabom Lawrence Tom – Vice President
3. Zana Umara – Member
4. Sen. Hussini Babangida UBA – Member
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6. Lasisi Kazeem Adremi – Member
7. Onubaye Sefiya – Technical Rep
8. Osijo Taiwo – Rep athlete
9. Lord. Chimdi Ejiogu Obioma – International Rep
10. Innocent nwankwo – Milliire/paramilitary
11. Dr. Steve Olarrinoye – Nafher SD
12. Alhaja Omolola Tijani – Nawis
