By Andrew Abah
Dr Ibrahim Abdul at the weekend unmousely endorsed and re-elected by the Congress to take charge of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation for the second term in office
In a show of solidarity and affirmation of continuity, the Board of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, (NWF) has returned Dr Ibrahim Abdul as its President for a second term.
Abdul who was the sole candidate for the position, polled 12 out of 12 Executive Board Members' Votes to retain his office for the next four years.
Lawrence Iquaiborn emerged as the new Vice President of the Federation having polled a total of 8 votes to beat his opponent, Mr Nwankwo Innocent who had four votes.
Also for the Technical Rep position, Coach Onubaye Sefia defeated incumbent Christopher Nwadei 34 to 4 votes to be declared winner.
The position of Athletes Representative was won by 2022 Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist, Osijo Taiwo who was the sole candidate.
Meanwhile, the National Sports Commission NSC has commended the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation on its laudable achievements since Dr Ibrahim Abdul assumed leadership of the Federation in September 2021.
NSC Chairman, Malam Shebu Dikko gave the commendation on Saturday during his address at the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation 2025 Elective Congress in Abuja
Represented by the Special Adviser on Strategy, Legal and Administration, Barr Musa Amadu, the Sports Commission promised continued support to the federation to achieve more laurels.
"The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation is one of the key players in terms of sports development in Nigeria. We are proud , as a National Sports Commission, of the accomplishments and successes the body has attained over the years.
"Weightlifting has done a lot for this country and we need do do everything possible to bring back those good old days. To do this, the men and women of the NWF boardd must have passion for the sport," he said.
NWF Board Members
1. Dr. Abdul Ibrahim Aladi - President
2. Iquaibom Lawrence Tom - Vice President
3. Zana Umara – Member
4. Sen. Hussaini Babangida Uba - Member
5. Ibeh Luke Onwumere – Member
6. Lasisi Kazeem Aderemi – Member
7. Onubaye Sefiya – Technical Rep
8. Osijo Taiwo – Athlete Rep
9. Sir. Chimdi Ejiogu Obioma - International Rep
10. Innocent Nwankwo – Millitary/paramillitary
11. Dr. Steve Olarinoye – NAPHER SD
12. Alhaja Omolola Tijani - NAWIS