By Amaechi Agbo
Mr. Jibril Saidu Ojih, has been voted the new President of the Handball Federation Federation of Nigeria (HFN).
Ojih, who is the Secretary General of the Commonwealth Handball Association and is the North-Central Zonal Representative on the HFN board, defeated Mr. John Oris, who represents the South-South Zone in HFN board by 9-5 votes in the presidential election of the Federation conducted by the National Sports Commission on Saturday at the Package B, Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Kashimawo Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
In the HFN Vice Presidential election, Otunba Sylvester Ikhumode defeated Dr. (Mrs) Toyin Aluko 9-5 votes to emerge the Vice President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria.
Earlier on, Honourable Gbenga Arole defeated Mr. Osawe 5-1 to emerge as the South-West Zonal Representative on the board of the Handball Federation of Nigeria following the postponement of the election weeks ago by the National Sports Commission.
Meanwhile, outgoing President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria Mr. Samuel Ocheho has congratulated Mr. Jibril Saidu Ojih FNIQS as he emerges President of the Federation.
Ocheho said that Mr. Ojih has been one of the pillars that have contributed immensely to the growth of Handball in Nigeria and is a worthy partner in their quest to elevate the sport from its comatose state to the beloved sport that has made history in the past years.
I warmly congratulate Mr. Jibril Saidu Ojih, on his well-deserved election as the new President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN).
“Mr. Ojih has been one of the strong pillars behind the steady progress of handball in our country. His commitment, passion, and contributions to the game have been invaluable, and I am confident that under his leadership, handball in Nigeria will continue to grow in strength and stature.
“It has been an honour to serve the Federation and work alongside individuals like Mr. Ojih who share a deep love for the sport. I have no doubt that his tenure will build on our collective achievements and take Nigerian handball to even greater heights.
I wish him and his new board the very best as they steer the affairs of the Federation towards sustained excellence and success.” Ocheho said
Ocheho also thanked the entire Nigeria Handball Family for the huge support all these years.
