Finance Minister Wale Edun Emerges President of Nigerian Boxing Federation
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has been elected as the new President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF).
Edun’s emergence followed the conclusion of the federation’s elective congress held in Abuja, where delegates from across the country voted to usher in a new leadership.
With his election, Edun succeeds the outgoing president, whose tenure recently expired, and is expected to steer the affairs of the NBF for the next four years.
In his acceptance speech, the Finance Minister expressed gratitude to the delegates for their confidence in his leadership and pledged to reposition Nigerian boxing for global recognition.
He also promised to attract private-sector investment into the sport and ensure the welfare of athletes and coaches is prioritized.
Observers say Edun’s emergence reflects growing government interest in sports administration and could bring fresh energy to the development of boxinFinance Minister Wale Edun Emerges President of Nigerian Boxing Federation
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has been elected as the new President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF).
Edun’s emergence followed the conclusion of the federation’s elective congress held in Abuja, where delegates from across the country voted to usher in a new leadership.
With his election, Edun succeeds the outgoing president, whose tenure recently expired, and is expected to steer the affairs of the NBF for the next four years.
In his acceptance speech, the Finance Minister expressed gratitude to the delegates for their confidence in his leadership and pledged to reposition Nigerian boxing for global recognition.
He also promised to attract private-sector investment into the sport and ensure the welfare of athletes and coaches is prioritized.
Observers say Edun’s emergence reflects growing government interest in sports administration and could bring fresh energy to the development of boxing in Nigeria.g in Nigeria.
