JUBILATION AS FINANCE MINISTER WALE EDUN EMERGES PRESIDENT OF NIGERIAN BOXING FEDERATION.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has emerged as the new President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF) after a unanimous vote at the federation’s elective congress held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Edun, a passionate boxing supporter, was elected unopposed, securing all 12 delegate votes. His election marks a new era for Nigerian boxing, with expectations of reforms and renewed energy in the federation.
In his acceptance speech, Edun pledged to restore the sport’s glory through transparency and grassroots development.
“Our goal is to restore Nigerian boxing to its rightful place on the global stage through transparency, inclusion, and strong grassroots development,” he said.
The Vice Presidential election was closely contested, with Hon. Omonlei Imadu (South-West) defeating Mighty Mike (North-Central) by eight votes to four. Imadu described Edun’s emergence as a “new dawn” for the sport, commending his passion and long-standing support for young boxers.
The election, supervised by the National Sports Commission (NSC) under Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade, was praised for its fairness and accountability.
Beyond his ministerial role, Edun is the Chairman of the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF), a non-profit founded in 2010 to nurture amateur boxing talent and organize tournaments like the Governor’s Belt Championship. He also serves on the board of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation and chairs Livewell Initiative, a health-based NGO.
With the elections concluded, the new leadership faces the task of reviving Nigeria’s boxing legacy, expanding opportunities for young athletes, and restoring the nation’s pride in the global boxing scene.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has emerged as the new President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF) after a unanimous vote at the federation’s elective congress held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Edun, a passionate boxing supporter, was elected unopposed, securing all 12 delegate votes. His election marks a new era for Nigerian boxing, with expectations of reforms and renewed energy in the federation.
In his acceptance speech, Edun pledged to restore the sport’s glory through transparency and grassroots development.
“Our goal is to restore Nigerian boxing to its rightful place on the global stage through transparency, inclusion, and strong grassroots development,” he said.
The Vice Presidential election was closely contested, with Hon. Omonlei Imadu (South-West) defeating Mighty Mike (North-Central) by eight votes to four. Imadu described Edun’s emergence as a “new dawn” for the sport, commending his passion and long-standing support for young boxers.
The election, supervised by the National Sports Commission (NSC) under Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade, was praised for its fairness and accountability.
Beyond his ministerial role, Edun is the Chairman of the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF), a non-profit founded in 2010 to nurture amateur boxing talent and organize tournaments like the Governor’s Belt Championship. He also serves on the board of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation and chairs Livewell Initiative, a health-based NGO.
With the elections concluded, the new leadership faces the task of reviving Nigeria’s boxing legacy, expanding opportunities for young athletes, and restoring the nation’s pride in the global boxing scene.
JUBILATION AS FINANCE MINISTER WALE EDUN EMERGES PRESIDENT OF NIGERIAN BOXING FEDERATION.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has emerged as the new President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF) after a unanimous vote at the federation’s elective congress held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Edun, a passionate boxing supporter, was elected unopposed, securing all 12 delegate votes. His election marks a new era for Nigerian boxing, with expectations of reforms and renewed energy in the federation.
In his acceptance speech, Edun pledged to restore the sport’s glory through transparency and grassroots development.
“Our goal is to restore Nigerian boxing to its rightful place on the global stage through transparency, inclusion, and strong grassroots development,” he said.
The Vice Presidential election was closely contested, with Hon. Omonlei Imadu (South-West) defeating Mighty Mike (North-Central) by eight votes to four. Imadu described Edun’s emergence as a “new dawn” for the sport, commending his passion and long-standing support for young boxers.
The election, supervised by the National Sports Commission (NSC) under Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade, was praised for its fairness and accountability.
Beyond his ministerial role, Edun is the Chairman of the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF), a non-profit founded in 2010 to nurture amateur boxing talent and organize tournaments like the Governor’s Belt Championship. He also serves on the board of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation and chairs Livewell Initiative, a health-based NGO.
With the elections concluded, the new leadership faces the task of reviving Nigeria’s boxing legacy, expanding opportunities for young athletes, and restoring the nation’s pride in the global boxing scene.
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